Associate Professor (V002764) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules. Development of new modules and programmes.

Research

• Conducting academic research (publishing of research papers, etc.) and supervision of postgraduate (PhD and Master’s) students.

Administration/Management

• Help with administrative, organisational and management tasks within the subject group.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in Mathematical Statistics (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a proven publication track record, including a solid record of academic publications in accredited journals.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including lecturing modules for which the candidate has sole responsibility.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the administration of large class groups, including taking a leading role in coordinating and managing the administrative duties associated with large class groups.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in supervising students at PhD and Master’s level, with a proven track record of successfully supervising such students to completion. 

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership of the South African Statistical Association (SASA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

The candidate must be able to:

• Analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSSSPSS, and STATISTICA).
• Provide guidance with regards to data collection.
• Present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.
• Act as group coordinator for modules with multiple groups.
• Handle large undergraduate classes.
• Supervise honours students.
• Communicate well in English (verbally and in writing). 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Work independently, but also as a team.
• Have very good people skills.
• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.

CLOSING DATE: 22 September 2026