Professor/Associate Professor & HOD at Durban University of Technology

Professor:

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/Doctorate in Chiropractic or any Health-Related Discipline and a minimum of 10 years’ teaching experience
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
• Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research group/s.
• Sustained track record of external funding.
• Evidence of collaborative linkages.
• Evidence of external engagement.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with AHPCSA

Summary of Duties

• Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

Associate Professor

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Chiropractic or any Health-Related Disciplines with a minimum of 7 years’ teaching experience
• Evidence of a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Track record of external funding.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with AHPCSA

 Summary of Duties

• Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 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 work
• 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.

Closing date : 30 June 2026