Research Associate Professor/Professor N000631 (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The incumbent will be expected to conduct research and make scholarly publications in African language media, supervise master’s and doctoral students, assist with the management of the entity, initiate and get involved in community engagement projects, and any other activities as may be assigned by the director of the entity or the management of the faculty.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research:

• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.

Professional development:

• Consolidate research in the field of Indigenous language media.
• Engage and promote knowledge production and sharing in the field of Indigenous Language Media.
• Provide intellectual leadership within ILMA.
• Organise and attend workshops, seminars.

Community engagement:

• Initiate and actively participate in community engagement projects.

Engage, collaborate with strategic higher education partners:

• Establish and build on current networks of Higher Education expertise at faculty, institutional, national and international level
• Establish and build HE partnership and collaborations.

Ad hoc

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Media/Communication or African Languages with an interest in Media Studies.
• A minimum of 6 (six) years’ academic experience in higher education post-PhD.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision.
• Consistent research and publications in accredited journals.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

• Membership with Higher Education Associations.
• An NRF Rating.
• A record in attracting research funding, or a potential to attract funding.
• Evidence of department and university service and community engagement activities.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Evidence of postgraduate supervision.
• Proven consistent research record with publications in accredited journals.
• A record in attracting research funding, or a potential to attract funding.
• Evidence of department and university service and Community Engagement activities.
• Applicant must hold an NRF rating.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpretation and communication skills.
• Advanced networking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership skills.

Apply by: 27 March 2026