Professor/Associate Professor in Computing (P5/6) - (A322.1) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research, and leadership in the ICT discipline.

Key Performance Areas:

Professor:

• The provision of outstanding and inspirational leadership to the School and University.
• 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 outstanding leadership in research at School of 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 fundraising for research.
• The provision of strategic leadership in engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.

Associate Professor:

• The provision of strategic leadership at the level of School and Qualification.
• The provision of leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up-to-date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
• The provision of leadership in research at a 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 and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

Professor:

• Doctoral qualification in Computer Science or any ICT-related field.
• 15 years' experience at university with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• An outstanding record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and invited presentations at national and international conferences.
• An extensive record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ and Doctoral level with some of these students publishing their research.
• A strong 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.

Associate Professor:

• Doctoral qualification in Computer Sciences or any ICT-related field.
• 10 years at university with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• An extensive record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and invited presentations at national and international conferences.
• A substantial record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ and Doctoral level with some of these students publishing their research.
• Participation in and leadership of learned societies.
• Extensive application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.

Key Competencies

• A sound knowledge of the theory and application of ICT discipline.
• Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
• Understanding of contemporary theories of teaching and learning in higher education, with demonstrated skills in tutoring or mentoring.
• Research Supervision of Master’s degrees
• A good record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies.

Personal Attributes

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

Advert Closing Date

• 15/1/2026