Professor (Research) M000360 at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Postgraduate supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates.
• Research: Conduct research, supervise master’s and PhD’ students; apply for funding for research projects; initiate and maintain national and international networks; participate in evaluating ethics and research proposal; ensure effective research administration.
• Note: Although the position is situated on the Mahikeng campus, it is not required for the successful incumbent to be physically present on campus on a full-time basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING & LEARNING AND HIGHER DEGREE SUPERVISION

• Involvement in teaching activities in the faculty, including postgraduate supervision, critical reading, examination, moderation, and any other responsibility as required.
• Active participation in the postgraduate research methodology workshops.

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

• Involvement in Administration and Management responsibilities.
• Participate in leadership roles within the faculty, membership in faculty committees as and when required, and administration and service to the university by serving on institutional structures.
• Active participation in attending Faculty research initiatives such as writing retreats. Mentor to emerging and established scholars.

SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

• Sharing of expertise and service to the scientific community. Involvement in community engagement and social cohesion, including media commentary, serving on review structures inside and outside the faculty/university and promoting the university image and internationalisation.

PERSONAL RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND/ OR CREATIVE OUTPUTS

• Conducting own research which fits into the faculty’s focus areas. Creative research output by the level of appointment. This includes publication, conference attendance and presentation, workshops, and colloquia.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD or LLD in any field of Law.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ teaching experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of completed supervision of master’s degree students and completed promotion or co- promotion of LLD/PhD students.
• Research expertise demonstrating substantial research quality and relevant impact, reflected in the publication of articles in accredited journals and/or books published by pre-eminent academic publishers

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Postdoctoral fellows - recruited and managed.
• Experience in national or international funding applications.
• Panel memberships (e.g. NRF).
• NRF rated.
• Social responsiveness (including): Provision of expertise to organisations, involvement in the broader community and involvement in research collaboration.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of software programs for qualitative/quantitative analyses
• Expert knowledge of Law.
• Knowledge of research administration
• Output and quality orientation.
• Good presentation skills (for conferences and workshops).
• Networking skills (national and international).
• Computer literacy.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to function effectively as part of a team, as well as to work independently.
• Good verbal communication skills and effective problem-solving and time-management skills.
• An outstanding work ethic.
• Client and student oriented.

CLOSING DATE: 8 August 2025