Associate Professor in Applied Risk Management (V000201) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• An Associate Professor is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of the organisational unit or interdisciplinary area and play a significant role within their profession or discipline. Academics at this level may be appointed in recognition of distinction in their discipline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Present lectures, conduct tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and student field excursions.
• Initiation and development of subject material.

Development and Supervision

• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Supervise postgraduate students engaged in coursework.
• Initiate and develop unit materials including supervision of master’s and PhD research students.
• Supervise students and where appropriate the leadership of research teams.
• Develop students’ statistical analysis skills. 

3. Research

• Supervision of postgraduate research projects at master’s and PhD level.
• Conduct research.
• Participation in professional activity.

4. Development of Course materials

• Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees. 
• Marking and assessment. 
• Consultation with students.

Minimum requirement

• A PhD in Applied Risk Management or related field (NQF Level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of Risk Management or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience - applicants should show evidence of extensive independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works. be a subject matter-expert in their field.
• Sound practical experience to lead students in work-integrated learning, ability to supervise students at postgraduate level. 

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) and the Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA). 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Statistical skills (Stata, SPSS, E-views, R etc), proficiency in email and internet use.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Proven research outputs.
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to engage in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern teaching and learning platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to learning and collaboration environment.
• Involved in the development of and have responsibility for curricula and programs of study (award courses).
• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstrated language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Ability to function well individually and as part of a team or subject group.
•  Strong analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Good Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct. 

CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2026