Faculty Research Coordinator

4 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa Cape Peninsula University of Technology Full time

Faculty Research Coordinator (5-year contract) Re-advertisement - (7455)

Job Title: Faculty Research Coordinator (5-year contract) Re-advertisement

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: Contract

Number of Positions: 1

Advert Closing Date: 20/10/2024

Job Purpose

The Faculty of Informatics & Design is looking to appoint a Faculty Research Coordinator for a period of five (5) years. The incumbent will be responsible for promoting research, innovation, and technology in the Faculty through developing the research capacity and skills of staff and students in order to achieve the targeted research outputs of the Faculty. They will also be responsible for creating a vibrant and conclusive research environment in the Faculty. The successful candidate will be required to provide leadership and mentorship to support various initiatives.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

- A Doctoral Degree in a discipline applicable and related to the Faculty of Informatics & Design (i.e., Media, Information Technology, Design, Urban & Regional Planning & Architectural Technology)
- At least four (4) years' relevant teaching experience in a tertiary institution
- At least two (2) years’ management experience
- Successful supervision of post-graduates to completion
- Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Exposure in proposal writing and research funding applications

Recommendation

- Successful research grants track record

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

- Overall leadership and responsibility for Research, Technology, Innovation, and Partnership in the faculty with oversight from the Dean
- Manage general research activities in the Faculty (e.g., chairing Faculty proposal defences; maintaining a database for research funding, etc.)
- Provide appropriate academic and administrative leadership
- Provide oversight in conjunction with heads of departments for the appointment of Adjunct Professors, Research Fellows, and postdoctoral fellows
- Evaluate ConfCom and URF applications
- Chair Faculty Research Committee
- Represent the Faculty in appropriate Committees (including regional and national committees)
- Measure and report on RTIP progress to relevant stakeholder and institutional committees
- Participate in quality assurance activities
- Manage the Faculty research fund
- Assist in the research policy development of the University
- Promote research development of staff and students
- Maximize education and research opportunities and support research uptake initiatives
- Liaise between the institutional research office and Faculty
- Coordinate research colloquia and workshops for the Faculty
- Coach and mentor inexperienced researchers
- Develop and maintain linkages with industry, professional bodies, and promote community participation
- Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Dean

Skills Required

- Leadership Skills
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Coaching & Mentoring Skills
- Building Partnerships
- Strategic decision-making
- Technical/professional knowledge
- Interpersonal & Conflict Management skills
- Strong learner focus
- Report writing skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure

General Information

Closing Date: 20 October 2024

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives. 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.

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We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa, and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.
We are also the largest university in the province.

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