Associate Professor/Professor and Head of Department (Historical and Heritage Studies) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department, with particular emphasis on developing synergy between the different fields of inquiry pursued by staff members; 
• Undergraduate teaching and postgraduate teaching and supervision;
• Fostering a dynamic internal research culture and enhancing the external profile and impact of the Department’s research;
• Engaging with relevant stakeholder communities – this includes sustaining and developing partnerships with stakeholder institutions nationally and globally;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader at both the national and international levels;
• Demonstrating strong leadership skills as well as excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fundraising for departmental activities (e.g., research projects, postgraduate student support).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Doctorate in History or Heritage and Cultural Tourism or a related discipline
• A sustained record of research excellence, with publications in both national and international journals and/or publishing houses, appropriate to the post level
• A proven postgraduate supervision commitment and track record, appropriate to the post level
• A track record of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching and learning
• An appropriate vision for enhancing the Department’s standing and diverse profile, both nationally and internationally 
• Strong academic administration experience
• A commitment to preserve and expand the profile and impact of the Department’s existing offerings in both History and Heritage and Cultural Tourism;
• The candidate must possess the requisite qualifications and experience to be eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies at the University of Pretoria.
• The assessment of these qualifications and experience occurs along several dimensions, including teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration and academic citizenship, as well as proven leadership skills.