Professor in Statistics
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL & STATISTICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000889
POSITION: PROFESSOR IN STATISTICS
PEROMNES GRADE: A5
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
An experienced academic in mathematical statistics. The candidate must have ample experience in teaching and learning, successfully completing research projects, including publications in national and international accredited scientific journals. The candidate will be expected to act as mentor of junior staff in the department. The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules. Other duties include the supervision or co-supervision of PhD and master’s student projects.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Mathematical Statistics.
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience working with the administration of large class groups.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate mathematical statistics courses.
- A proven publication track record of a minimum of seven (7) articles.
- A proven track record of supervising students at a PhD and Master’s level.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Membership with the South African Statistical Association.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.
- Act as a group coordinator for modules with multiple groups.
- Handle large undergraduate classes.
- Supervise honours students.
- Communicate well in English (verbally and in writing).
- Analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSS and STATISTICA).
- Provide guidance with regards to data collection and data analysis.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Professional and ethical behaviour.
- Work well independently and within a team.
- Have very good people skills.
- Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof David Kubayi, Tel: 018 299 2669
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Miss Dolly Lebepe, Tel: 018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 17 July 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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