School Of Education: Prof/AP

3 days ago

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time R1 592 000 - R2 024 000 per year
School of Education

 Indumiso Campus - Pietermaritzburg

 The School of Education at DUT is strategically located at the Indumiso Campus in Pietermaritzburg, positioned at the heart of rural and peri-urban teacher education in KwaZulu-Natal. As a growing continental hub of rural teacher education, the School is committed to transforming learning environments and empowering communities through quality teacher development grounded in African identities, societal relevance, and context-responsive educational leadership.

DUT is a globally recognised university committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, innovation, and impactful engagement. Guided by our ENVISION2030 strategy and anchored in The DUT-Way values and principles, the School of Education champions:

  • Technology-enabled and innovative pedagogies aligned to DUT's Teaching Philosophy
  • Advancement of future-ready teachers, curriculum leaders, and community-engaged educators
  • Strengthened educational ecosystems in rural, township, and under-resourced contexts
  • Purpose-driven research that enhances the lives and livelihoods of our people

Through these priorities, the School contributes significantly to regional and national development while

shaping Africa's next generation of transformative, justice-oriented teachers.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following linked leadership roles within this strategically positioned School:

 PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

 (Permanent Appointment)

Minimum Requirements: Professor
  • A Doctoral Degree in Education or a related discipline
  • At least 10 years of academic experience, including leadership roles
  • Demonstrated international recognition through sustained research output over the past 10 years
  • Proven record of successful supervision at Master's and Doctoral levels
  • Evidence of significant and impactful community engagement
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum innovation
Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor
  • A Doctoral Degree in Education or a related discipline
  • At least 7 years of academic experience, including leadership exposure
  • Demonstrated national and/or international recognition through research output over the past 7 years
  • Proven record of successful postgraduate supervision
  • Evidence of significant community engagement

 The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, postgraduate supervision and community engagement.

  HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

 (5-year renewable contract, in addition to the permanent academic appointment)

The HOD is responsible for strategic, academic and operational leadership of the School of Education, ensuring alignment with ENVISION2030 and the strategic renewal of the Indumiso campus.

Minimum Requirements

  • A PhD in a relevant discipline aligned to programme offerings in the School
  • Must meet the requirements for appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level
  • Minimum 5 years academic leadership experience
  • Demonstrated record of scholarly excellence and staff development
Key Leadership Responsibilities
  • Strategic direction and effective leadership of the School
  • Academic management including workload, performance, and curriculum
  • Driving scholarly productivity, postgraduate growth and community engagement
  • Managing departmental resources including budgeting and staffing
  • Strengthening internal and external partnerships and stakeholder networks
  • Advancing DUT's values, transformation initiatives and staff relations excellence

 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

 Applicants must submit:

  • DUT Application for Employment Form (via DUT website → @Careers)
  • 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: [email protected]
    • Quote Reference: School of Education: Prof/AP & HOD No manual submissions will be accepted.

Incomplete applications will be disregarded.

 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 candidates.

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