Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (1 Post) -Science and Technology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

• The University is looking for an energetic, passionate and outstanding academic who will be responsible for Teaching, Learning, Research and Community Engagement in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology atthe Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. The incumbent willreportto the Head of Department (HOD) and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below.

REQUIREMENTS
PROFESSOR

• An appropriate PhD in Computer Science or related field
• Ten (10) years academic experience or ten (10) years research experience from a Science Council
• Evidence of successful supervision or co-supervision of at least two (2) PhD and or eight (8) Masters students
• Twenty (20) publications in accredited scientific journals (cumulative)
• Curriculum revision or development and external examiner
• Evidence of being a research leader or mentor
• Innovative teaching methods, Moderation and Student/Peers reviews
• Have an internationally recognised research area that is (or has the potential to be) internationally impactful
• Evidence of being able to generate external funding for research projects
• Demonstrate evidence of substantial scholarship or leadership in community engagement
• Demonstrate substantial participation in leadership and administration at School level
• Participation in community engagement activities will be recommended
• Proven ability to navigate online platformssuch as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, and competency of ITS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• An appropriate PhD in Computer Science or related field
• At least eight (8) years academic experience or eight (8) years research experience from a Science Council
• Demonstrate evidence of module revision or development
• Evidence of successful supervision or co-supervision of at least one (1) PhD and four (4) Master’s students
• Fifteen (15) publications in accredited scientific journals (cumulative)
• Evidence of being a research leader
• Evidence of being able to generate external funding for research projects
• Demonstrate evidence of substantial scholarship or leadership in community engagement
• Demonstrate substantial participation in leadership and administration at School level
• Participation in community engagement activities will be recommended
• Proven ability to navigate online platformssuch as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, and competency of ITS

SENIOR LECTURER

• An appropriate PhD in Computer Science or related field
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in teaching and learning, community engagement and research at a tertiary institution
• A research track record of at least three (3) publications in accredited journals
• A track record of lecturing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A track record of postgraduate supervision or co-supervision and throughput of at least one (1) completed MSc student
• Evidence of involvement in curriculum development
• Evidence of participation in community project related activities which enhance the scholarly reputation of SMU
• Evidence of administration at programme and module level
• Ability to attract research grants
• Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft
• Teams with requisite proficiency
• Computer literate, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Internet and competency of ITS

COMPETENCIES

• Technical/professional knowledge and skill
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Clientservice orientation
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Coaching and mentoring
• Problem solving
• Professional and ethicalstandards
• Managing work standards
• Personal impact,stature, and credibility

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teaching and Learning, Research and Community Engagement (Theoretical and Clinical for both under and postgraduate students)
• Actively participate and contribute to community engagement initiatives
• Participating in and contributing to curriculum development
• Supervise students and conduct their own research
• Actively participate and contribute to student support and development
• Generateoriginal andcurrentstudentlistsfromtheuniversity enrolment platformaswell asother required documents
• Capture student results on the ITS System and ensure proper record keeping
• Submission of student records to South African Nursing Council (SANC) and address related enquiries
• Participating in departmental committees
• Undertake associated administrative duties regarding attendance, student registration and results, supervision of tests and examinations
• Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture
• Perform any other duties assigned by the HOD/Line Manager

Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain comprehensive curriculumvitae, certified copiesof allqualifications andcontact detailsofthreereferees,should be forwarded to Human Capital and Transformation Department, for the attention of Mrs NG Motsamai,by e-mail to [email protected] by not later than 16h00, on the closing date

Deadline:18th September,2026