Job title : Associate Professor (P000724)
Job Location : Gauteng, Vanderbijlpark
Deadline : May 31, 2026
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Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This Research Associate Professor position is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of the research unit (AGoPA) and play a significant role within their profession or discipline.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Teaching
Teaching research methodology subjects in post graduate courses, short learning programmes and workshops.Initiation and development of subject material.Development and Supervisor
The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars on research methodology of higher degrees.Supervision of postgraduate students engaged in course work.Supervision of honours / Masters and Doctoral research reports.Leadership of research teams. This may require a high level of administrative work.Research
Supervision of postgraduate students.The conduct of own research projects.Writing Grant Proposals.Seeking funding for research projects.Networking and actively seeking for national and international collaborative research projects.Collaboration in multi-and interdisciplinary projects.Leading research teams.Community Engagement
Leading and applying research projects are integrated with local and broader national community projects.Minimum requirements
A PhD (NQF level 10) in Public Management or International Relations or Political Sciences.A minimum of five (5) years’ senior lecturing experience in a higher education environment.A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in relevant research projects.A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as post graduate supervisor.KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES :
Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.Knowledge of research methodology and research field.Effective time-management skills.Effective communication skills.Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
The ability to function well individually and as part of a team / subject group.Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.The ability to solve problems independently.Good Time-management and problem-solving skills.Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.The ability to function well individually and as part of a team / subject group.Apply by : 1 December 2025
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