Professor (V000045) needed at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Education Management & Leadership on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching undergraduate modules.
• Teaching and supervision: Postgraduate.
• Research publications.
• Community service.
• Study guide and material development.
• Support of research entity.
• Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Education Management and Leadership.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ lecturing experience in a higher education environment.  
• Applicants must in be possession of a doctorate in an appropriate field of study (PhD) in Education Management & Leadership.
• A record of at least 5 authored/co-authored research articles in accredited journals since 2021.
• Applicants must have proven teaching experience in research methodology.
• Involvement in supervision of a minimum of 3 Master’s students and 1 PhD student.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Applicants must be involved in NRF – funded research projects.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Have a proven publication record – specifically over the past 5 years.
• Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
• Have proven record of postgraduate supervision.
• Have proven record of community engagement.
• Experience of working in a higher education context.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Team worker.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Research skills.

Apply by: 5 January 2026