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Associate Professor (P000724)North West University • Vanderbijlpark, ZA
Associate Professor (P000724)

Associate Professor (P000724)

North West University • Vanderbijlpark, ZA
8 days ago
Job description

Job title : Associate Professor (P000724)

Job Location : Gauteng, Vanderbijlpark

Deadline : May 31, 2026

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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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