Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: (2 Posts) at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSOR

• An appropriate PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
• Ten (10) years academic experience, or ten (10) years research experience from a Science Council
• Twenty (20) publications in scientific accredited journals (cumulative)
• Successful supervision or co-supervision of at least two (2) PhDs and eight (8) Masters
• Curriculum revision or development and external examiner
• Innovative teaching methods, Moderation and Student/Peers reviews
• Have an internationally recognised research area that is (or has the potential to be) internationally impactful
• Research leader or mentor
• Generate significant external funding for research projects
• Substantial scholarship that is recognised at national level or leadership in community engagement
• that is recognised nationally
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at School and Institutional level

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• An appropriate PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
• Eight (8) years academic experience, or eight (8) years research experience from a Science Council
• Fifteen (15) publications in accredited scientific journals (cumulative)
• Successful supervision or co-supervision of 1 PhD and 4 Masters
• Module revision or development and external examiner
• Curriculum development
• Innovative teaching methods
• Moderation
• Student/Peers reviews
• Generate external funding for research projects
• Substantial scholarship or leadership in community engagement
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at School level

SENIOR LECTURER

• An appropriate PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
• Five (5) years academic experience
• Three (3) publications in scientific accredited journals
• Successful supervision or co-supervision of a Postgraduate student
• Module leader or established teaching experience
• Curriculum development
• Innovative teaching methods
• Moderation
• Students/Peer reviews
• Established scholarship or specialist role in community engagement
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at departmental or School or programme level

COMPETENCIES

• Technical/ professional knowledge and skill
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Client service orientation
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Professional and ethical standards, personal impact, stature and credibility
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Aligning performance to success
• Facilitating change
• A team player

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Undertake teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise research projects and guide postgraduate students
• Research and utilise new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching and learning
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for teaching and learning
• Contribute and participate in curriculum development and review
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum
• Contribute to academic student development by identifying students at risk timeously and develop
• intervention strategies, monitor student progress and make necessary referrals
• Review assessment methods
• Revise and submit programmes for accreditation
• Open to invitation to teach and examine externally
• Develop research projects
• Manage research programmes
• Explore fundraising opportunities for research projects
• Provide consultative services to postgraduate students and staff
• Participate in departmental committees
• Ensure compliance with the University’s safety and health policies and procedures
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively improve institutional culture
• Perform any other duties assigned by the HOD and/or Dean