Associate Professor - (2092) at University of Western Cape

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at postgraduate level in Higher Education Studies
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Conduct research and publish in Higher Education Studies
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Participate in community engagement and outreach projects
• Responsible for mentoring staff in teaching and research
• Serve on relevant Institute and Faculty committees.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant PhD associated with Higher Education Studies
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at postgraduate levels
• A strong research and academic publications record relevant to Higher Education Studies in the field of education
• An excellent record of successful postgraduate supervision
• Experience in Higher Education and curriculum transformation
• Experience in leading or participating in and securing research funding for large-scale research projects

Added Advantages:

• An NRF rating is a strong recommendation
• Experience in Higher Education postgraduate studies

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within the Faculty of Education
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student-focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement, as well as professional leadership

Deadline:5th August,2025