Professor/Associate Professor in ICT

4 days ago
Mbombela, South Africa University Of Mpumalanga Full-time
The primary role of the position is to provide teaching, research, and leadership in the ICT discipline.

Key Performance Areas:

PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Leadership The provision of strategic leadership at the level of School and Qualification. The provision of outstanding and inspirational leadership to the School and University. Teaching &Learning The provision of strategic leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up to date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies. The provision of leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up to date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies. Research The provision of outstanding leadership in research at School and Faculty level. A high level of research activity and the production of accredited research outputs. The development of a strong research group with postgraduate students who complete in the minimum time. Track record of successful fund raising for research. The provision of leadership in research at School level. Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time. Engagement The provision of strategic leadership in engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community. Engagement and leadership in engagement through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Qualifications Doctoral qualification in Computer Science or any ICT related field. Doctoral qualification in Computer Science or any ICT related field. Teaching experience Professor required a minimum of 15 years of teaching experience at the University with at least five (05) years in a leadership position. An Associate Professor requires a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience at University with at least three (03) years in a leadership position. Research
An outstanding record or research outputs including publication in
accredited high-impact national and
international journals. Invited to present at national and international
conferences. An extensive
record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' and Doctoral level with
students publishing their research. A substantial track record of national
and international fund raising for research.

An extensive record of
research outputs including
publication in accredited
national and international
journals. Invited to present
at national and
international conferences.
A substantial record of
postgraduate supervision
at Maters' and Doctoral
level with some of these
students publishing their
research. A track record of
national and international
fund raising for research.
Engagement An extensive record of
active participation in and
leadership of learned
societies. Extensive
application of disciplinary/
professional knowledge
and skills to the benefit of
the external community. Substantive evidence of
the application of
disciplinary/professional
knowledge and skills to
the benefit of the external
community.

Key Competencies

Competencies and Skills Professor Associate Professor Disciplinary knowledge Outstanding knowledge in
the theory and application
of the discipline. Excellent knowledge in
the theory and application
of the discipline. Leadership Excellent understanding of
principles of leadership
and management with outstanding leadership and
management skills.
Excellent interpersonal
skills including excellent
communication skills. Very good understanding
of principles of leadership and management with very well-developed leadership
and management skills.
Good interpersonal skills
including excellent
communication skills. Teaching & Learning Excellent understanding of
the Scholarship of
Teaching & Learning in
Higher Education with
outstanding teaching
skills. An in-depth understanding
of modern theories of
teaching and learning in
Higher Education and very
well-developed teaching
skills. Research Excellent ability to
promote and stimulate
research at a School,
Faculty and University
level. An excellent
understanding of the
national and international
research environment
including working
knowledge of funding
agencies. Very good ability to
promote and stimulate
research at a Programme,
School and Faculty level.
A very good
understanding of the
national and international
research environment
including funding Engagement Excellent understanding of
the role of the University
in Engagement and an
ability to promote and lead
engagement activities in
teaching and research. Excellent understanding of
the role of the University
in Engagement and an
ability to lead engagement
activities in teaching and
research.

Personal Attributes

  • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
  • Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
  • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date

6/9/2026

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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