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Associate Professor : History (V000560)

Associate Professor : History (V000560)

North-West University / Noordwes-UniversiteitVanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
3 days ago
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Position Summary

Industry : Education & Training

Job category : Education and Training

Location : Vanderbijlpark

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

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NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER : V VACANCY : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR : HISTORY PEROMNES GRADE : A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

To promote quality teaching and learning, enhance research and innovation, and integrate community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

  • Offering quality teaching at undergraduate level and supervision to postgraduate students.
  • Completing Teaching and Learning related administration.
  • Participating in processes to enhance the quality of Teaching and Learning in the subject group, school, and faculty.

Research and Innovation

  • Identify and pursue meaningful opportunities to initiate and sustain community engagement initiatives that align research and teaching with community development and service.
  • Apply for research funds in and outside of the university.
  • Academic Citizenship

  • Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees.
  • Participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities.
  • Participate in peer review processes for academic publication.
  • Leadership in the NWU

  • Serve, as needed, on faculty committees and in subject or programme leadership roles as opportunities arise.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • A PhD (NQF level 10) in History.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching and learning experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a reputable tertiary institution.
  • Applicants must have a substantial record of high-quality publications in accredited disciplinary academic journals and / or scholarly books published by reputable academic presses.
  • Professional membership of the National and International History Association.
  • Added Advantage

  • Extensive experience in research funding applications.
  • Key Functional / Technical Competencies

  • Computer literate in office tools.
  • Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector.
  • Academic module and programme design.
  • Higher education pedagogical approaches.
  • Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding.
  • Behavioral Competencies

  • Must have the capacity to mentor students and junior colleagues.
  • Must be able to effectively and independently function as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders.
  • Must be able to implement conflict resolution strategies and people management skills.
  • Remuneration

    The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

    Enquiries

    Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to Prof Mokgadi Molope on .

    Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to Vuyi Ramavhulela on .

    Closing Date and Commencement

    Closing date : 20 November 2025

    Planned commencement of duties : 01 January 2026

    Kindly take note : Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

    The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

    The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

    If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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