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Associate Professor / Professor and Head of Department

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Location
South Africa (ZA)
Closing date
26 Jul 2021

Job Details

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy. 

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology requires the services of a dynamic person of proven academic stature and relevant management experience to lead the Department of Informatics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
  • Promoting, planning, organizing and managing academic and research programmes and the Department’s research profile;
  • Recruiting and managing of world class personnel;
  • All financial activities including externally funded projects;
  • Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level;
  • Marketing and growing the Department with the emphasis on growth on graduate level. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor:

  • A relevant PhD;
  • Academic status in the relevant discipline;
  • A proven research and publication record;
  • A proven understanding and publications in the broader information technology environment and IT-related subjects; 
  • Supervision and graduation of PhD and/or Master’s candidates;
  • National recognition as a researcher.

Professor:

  • A relevant PhD;
  • Academic status in the relevant discipline;
  • A proven research and publication record;
  • A proven understanding and publications in the broader information technology environment and IT-related subjects;
  • Supervision and graduation of PhD students;
  • National and international recognition as a researcher.

Head:

  • Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards;
  • Experience in managing Information     Technology and technical staff, particularly in a university environment;
  • Teaching and research experience in the broader information technology environment and IT-related subjects; 
  • Experience in proposal writing, the marketing of projects to obtain research and development contracts, as well as external funding;
  • Experience in international collaboration;
  • Proven leadership, team building and communication skills. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
  • Strong leadership and communications skills;
  • International recognition;
  • An exceptional research record in one of the department’s research specialisation fields. 

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. 

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP. 

In applying for this post, please attach:

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact; 
  • Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); 
  • Self-evaluation;
  • Your vision for the Department. 

Candidates may be expected to make a 10 minute presentation to the Appointments Committee on his / her vision for the Department. 

Although candidates will be appointed permanently as Professor or Associate Professor, the headship is a fixed-term appointment of four years. Preference will be given to the incumbent for re-appointment for a second term. 

CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2021
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements and documentation.

ENQUIRIES: Prof Sunil Maharaj, Tel: (012) 420 4636, e-mail: sunil.maharaj@up.ac.za.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by _____________, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.  

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About the University of Pretoria

UP is a leading research university in South Africa and one of the largest in the country.

The University has seven campuses as well as a number of other sites of operation, such as the Pretoria Academic Hospital. Central administration is located at the Hatfield Campus.

The University of Pretoria offers more than 1 800 academic programmes in two of the official languages, namely Afrikaans and English. (Some programmes and modules are offered only in English.)

In 1996, the University of Pretoria became the university with the highest research output in South Africa and we have maintained this status.

The University of Pretoria celebrated its Centenary in 2008.

The academic programmes of the University are offered in nine faculties, as well as a business school. The faculties comprise a total of 140 departments and 85 centres, institutes and bureaus. UP is at the forefront of tertiary education in the country and collaborates with world-class partners to ensure continued excellence in learning and teaching.

Faculties:

  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Natural and Agricultural Sciences
  • Theology
  • Veterinary Science

Business School:

  • Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) 
Company info
Telephone
+(27)124203111
Location
PRIVATE BAG X20
HATFIELD
0028
ZA

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