(02) Research and Academic positions at North-West University in South Africa

The North-West University is a public research university located on three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, and Vanderbijlpark in South Africa.

The NWU is committed to functioning as a unitary, integrated, multi-campus university that enables equity, redress, and globally competitive teaching and research across all three of our campuses.

Our core activities, teaching-learning and research, are intertwined with community engagement and innovation in our eight faculties, most of which serve both distance and contact students.

The NWU offers more than just an education; we offer people a place in the world. Academically, students benefit from great choice and flexibility, enabling them to fulfill their potential and start preparing for their careers.

Through collaboration with other universities and institutions internationally, we are part of the global higher education community.

Our internationalization activities include student and staff exchange and cooperation in academic, research, cultural, and sports matters.

Also read: (01) Postdoctoral positions in research at North-West University in South Africa

Research and Academic positions at North-West University

Postdoctoral Fellowship Research : Community-Based Educational Research (COMBER)

Listing reference: nwu_003353

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 March 2025.

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the advertised appointment level and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Introduction

Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of a postdoctoral fellow at the Community-Based Educational Research Focus Area within the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU), South Africa.

This postdoctoral fellowship is funded by the North-West University and is a one-year position, but the contract can be extended for up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance during the previous year.

The Research Focus Area will host the appointed fellow, who will be expected to reside in Vanderbijlpark for the duration of the contract. Information on COMBER is available at https://education.nwu.ac.za/comber and for even more information on the North-West University, please visit http://www.nwu.ac.za/

Job description

COMBER defines research as a partnership of students and community members who collaboratively engage in research to solve a pressing educational problem to generate knowledge, skills, and processes that will enhance sustainable learning and development.

As such, the methodology that is most suited is action research that allows us to do research with people rather than on them.

It is crucial for university partners to listen to a community and learn how they explain the problem and envisage solutions.

Research conducted in this way becomes educative in that participants in the process also learn how to communicate effectively and improve their self-esteem, confidence, and ability to collaborate with others in creative ways to enhance their own lives.

Minimum requirements

The postdoctoral fellow:

· must have completed a doctoral degree related to education research within the last five years at a university other than the North-West University

· must be willing to significantly contribute to the research outputs related to the central scholarly focus of the Research Focus Area;

· must demonstrate evidence of scholarly performance, including a relevant publication record, preferably ISI-listed or IBSS-listed journal articles; and

· must demonstrate English language proficiency, as well as sound conceptual and writing skills.

APPLICATION

To apply for this contract engagement, please provide via email the following documentation:

a) a motivation letter for the research you are interested in pursuing in the research entity (Indicate your research focus/interest);

b) a detailed CV including your journal articles/relevant publication record;

c) the names and contact details of three contactable referees; and

d) a copy of your PhD qualification

e) A certified copy of ID or Passport

Kindly submit the above-listed documents to Ms Nthabiseng Mohobe (Administrative Assistant—COMBER Focus Area): Nthabiseng.Mohobe@nwu.ac.za

As part of your motivation letter, you may nominate a potential mentor from the membership of the COMBER Research Focus Area https://education.nwu.ac.za/community-based-educational-research-comber/comber-unit-member

APPLICATION DEADLINE

15 March 2025 @ 14:00

DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: Will be discussed with the successful candidate

It is expected that the successful applicant will occupy the position as soon as possible after the appointment. The contract will be valid from the 1^st of the arrival month agreed upon.

WEBSITE FOR JOB

http://www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies