Professor/ Associate Professor & HOD at Durban University of Technology

Job Description
FULL PROFESSOR

• A PhD in Physics
• A minimum of ten (10) years of consistent, extensive, and excellent performance in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision (Master's and Doctoral)
• Achievement of international recognition through research outputs within the last ten (10) years, emphasizing recent research outputs.
• Significant contribution to community engagement.

 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• A PhD in Physics.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of consistent, extensive, and excellent performance in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Achievement of national and/or international recognition through research outputs within the last seven (7) years.
• Significant contribution to community engagement.

 Additional Recommendations

• The applicant should have a broad knowledge of Physics modules and a good research profile.
• A broad understanding of current research developments and teaching trends within the discipline
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications and a strong work ethic
• Experience in e-Learning

 Summary of Duties

• Management of all learning, teaching, assessment, and research matters.
• Assist in curriculum development
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

• Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance Appointment at Professor/ Associate Professor

 Minimum requirements:

• A PhD in the relevant discipline
• Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department Associate Professors, Professors
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership Scholarship leadership and scholarship

Summary of duties

• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.

Managing and supervising staff which includes: -
The allocation of

• Leave management.
• Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student centred department.
• Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
• Appointment of part-time and replacement
• Programme and project
• Enhancing Faculty projects g. Post graduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, Orientation and Graduation.
• To provide leadership to the department with respect of teaching & learning and research.