Professor / Associate Professor - (1748) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Key Performance Areas

The successful incumbent will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

He/ She will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• Conduct research and publish in the fields of lnformation Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• Construct a coherent research agenda consistent with the broad research goals of the Business Sciences Education Cluster and within the Faculty
• Promote and support research activities in the Business Sciences Education Cluster including applications for funded research, and cooperation with SSME and SLCA in research initiatives
• Postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Scholarship of engagement for societal impact
• Serve on committees devoted to the development of the Business Sciences Education Cluster and faculty objectives

Minimum Requirements

For appointment at the rank of Professor

• A PhD or equivalent, in the field of Information Technology (IT) Education or Computer Science Education or a related field
• A qualification with Computer Science OR Information System
• A strong academic record, with extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, preferably in one of the following subject areas: Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• A strong track record of quality academic research with at least 15 DHET accredited publications related to the field of IT Education and/or CAT Education
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision of Masters and PhD students
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Leadership experience at both departmental and faculty levels

For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor

• A PhD or equivalent, in the field of Information Technology (IT) Education or Computer Science Education or a related field
• A qualification with Computer Science OR Information Systems
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, preferably in one of the following subject areas: Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• A track record of quality academic research with at least 10 DHET accredited publications related to the field of IT Education and/or CAT Education
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision of Masters and PhD students  
• Evidence of expertise and national standing in his/her field of research.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Leadership experience at both departmental and faculty levels
• Recommendation for Professor level (in addition to the above minimum. requirements)
• A NRF rating would be considered an added advantage