Professor/ Associate Professor: Transdisciplinary

Faculty- Informatics & Design- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design -> Informatics & Design Theory- Campus/ Location- District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 7/7/2023- Job PurposeThe appointed person will be responsible for strengthening research and postgraduate capacity in the Faculty of Informatics and Design, specifically in multi
- and trans-disciplinary studies between Applied Design, Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning. The appointed person will also support faculty research initiatives by conducting research that contributes to the faculty’s strategic objectives.

In addition, the incumbent will still perform all the functions of academics, including teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students, community engagement, curriculum development, academic administration, and conducting research.
- Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience**Minimum Requirements: Professor**
- A Doctoral Degree in Applied Design/ Architecture/ Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline
- Registered with a professional body where applicable
- At least ten (10) years of teaching experience in Higher Education
- Successful supervision of doctoral and masters students to completion
- A substantial publication record in accredited journals in the last five years
- Experience in curriculum/ academic programme development (will be an added advantage)

**Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor**
- A Doctoral Degree in Applied Design, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline
- Registered with a professional body where applicable
- At least ten (10) years of university teaching experience
- Successful supervision of doctoral and masters students to completion
- A track record of publications in accredited journals in the last five years
- Experience in curriculum/academic programme development (will be an added advantage)
- Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Undertake research projects in the fields of Applied Design/ Architecture/ Urban and Regional Planning, leading to
- publications in accredited and high-impact publication outlets
- Develop research sponsored project
- Attract industry collaboration/partnership for funding and projects
- Facilitate national and international research collaborations
- Build and enhance research capacity within the Faculty/Department through training
- Perform administrative tasks relating to academic research programmes and postgraduate supervision
- Supervise postgraduate students
- Contribute to the review of assessments methods
- Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Lead academic development, curriculum development initiatives, courseware development and assessment
- Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies and promote community participation
- Undertake research projects, leading to publications in accredited and high-impact publication outlets
- Perform other functions as may be assigned
- Competencies- Excellent Communication skills (verbal & written)
- Adaptability
- Planning & Organizing skills
- Coaching & mentoring skills
- Able to develop proposals
- Realistic research plans
- Project Management skills
- Ability to draw up strategic objectives
- Ability to do research scheduling and to deliver to the highest international standards
- Able to play a leading role
- Able to work to deadlines
- Able to work under extreme pressure
- Financial management
- Time management
- Supervisory skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation skills
- Building partnerships
- Continuous improvement
- NRF systems knowledge
- General InformationClosing date: 07 July 2023

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- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.