Professor in The Department of Information Systems

2 months ago

Eastern Cape, South Africa Rhodes University Full time

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted **31 October 2024**

**Division**

**0203 - Information Systems**

**Minimum experience**

**Mid-Senior**

**Company primary industry**

**Higher Education**

**Job functional area**

**Education**

**Salary**

**R1 086 915 - R1 389 037 per annum**

**Professor**

**Department of Information Systems**

**The Department**

The Department is situated within the Faculty of Commerce, primarily servicing students reading for the BBusSc, BCom, and BSc (InfSys) degrees. The Department was first established at Rhodes University in 1980 as a sub-department of the Department of Business Administration (now Management). Today, it is a flourishing, independent Department with a full undergraduate and post-graduate program.

Information Systems is a two-year major that attracts numerous students intent on pursuing careers in either Information Systems or Accounting. All students are required to have completed a first-year semester course in computing offered by the Department of Computer Science before registering for Information Systems.

The Department offers courses at the second, third, and fourth (honors) year levels, as well as Masters and PhD degrees by thesis.

**Main Objectives**

All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research and community engagement as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

**The Requirements**

**Professor**
- PhD in Information Systems or equivalent.
- Professional experience in Information Systems or equivalent.
- At least ten years of teaching experience are required at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Master’s and PhD levels.
- Experience teaching Information Systems in one or more of the following disciplinary areas: Primary (Programming, Databases, Data Analytics, SQL, Information Systems Security; User experience (UX); Digital ethics; Systems Analysis).
- Research supervision of Master’s and PhD degrees to completion is required.
- An established research group/area.
- International profile in discipline.
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
- A willingness to head the department will be an advantage.

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, which should include the following: -- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A strong and succinct motivation that tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the **TBC** 2024.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum**:
**Professor**

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R1 086 915

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 389 037

Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

**Closing Date: 18 November 2024**

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:
**Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

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