Information Technology: Prof

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a globally recognised institution committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, innovation, and impactful engagement. Guided by the ENVISION2030 strategic framework and grounded in the DUT‑Way values, the university fosters a transformative, industry‑connected, and people‑centred academic environment that contributes meaningfully to South Africa’s creative economy. The Department of Information Technology hosts the Luban Workshop in collaboration with Tianjin Vocational Institute (TVI) of China, providing specialist labs for 3D printing and NB‑IOT and giving students and researchers access to new technology. Positions Applications are invited for the following permanent academic appointments, linked to a fixed‑term leadership position: Professor / Associate Professor (Permanent Appointment) Minimum Requirements: Professor Doctoral Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field Minimum 10 years of excellent higher education experience including postgraduate supervision International research recognition evidenced through recent scholarly/creative outputs A minimum of ten (10) DHET accredited publications over the preceding three years NRF C Rated Proven record of Masters and Doctoral supervision Significant contribution to community‑engaged scholarship Demonstrated excellence in: Curriculum innovation Contemporary pedagogies and assessment Postgraduate development Creative/accredited scholarship Academic advising and student support Design and development of teaching materials Clear pedagogical teaching philosophy Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor Doctoral Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field Minimum 7 years of higher education or academic leadership experience National and/or international research recognition over the last 7 years A minimum of seven DHET accredited publications over the preceding three years Proven record of postgraduate supervision Demonstrated community or industry engagement Head of Department: Information Technology (5‑year renewable contract) Minimum Requirements PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline aligned to departmental programme clusters Meets requirements for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor Minimum 5 years academic leadership and scholarly contribution Key Leadership Responsibilities Academic leadership across Teaching & Learning, Research, and Community Engagement Foster staff development, team cohesion, and excellence aligned to ENVISION2030 Resource management including budgets, workloads, recruitment, and quality assurance Enhance postgraduate recruitment, supervision culture, and creative research outputs Strengthen industry partnerships and community connectivity Promote holistic student support and transformation Remuneration Professor / Associate Professor: Market‑related salary with benefits Head of Department: R10 000 per month non‑pensionable allowance (inclusive of cellphone allowance) Application Requirements DUT Application for Employment Form (via DUT website) Detailed Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter demonstrating alignment to role requirements Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts Contact details of three recent referees Email applications to: Quote Reference: Information Technology: Prof/AP & HOD No manual submissions will be accepted Employment Equity Statement In line with DUT’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to women candidates in alignment with transformation priorities. DUT reserves the right not to appoint, or to re‑advertise to widen the pool of applicants. Verification will be conducted on the preferred candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr