Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer & Head Of Department: Faculty of Applied Science at Durban University of Technology

Full Professor
Minimum requirements

• PhD/Doctorate in any Maritime field of study 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 groups
• Sustained track record of external funding
• Evidence of collaborative linkages
• Evidence of external engagement

Summary of duties

• Teach Maritime subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Co-ordination of the academic and research programmes in Maritime
• Participation in community engagement projects

Associate Professor
Minimum requirements

• A PhD / Doctorate in any Maritime field of study.
• At least 7 years teaching experience / professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Registrable as a professional
• Summary of duties
• Teach Maritime 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 industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g. Moodle, MS Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.

Senior Lecturer

• A Doctorate in any Maritime field of study.
• At least 5 years teaching/industry experience.
• Evidence of at least two (2) DHET accredited publications and two (2) postgraduate supervision.
• Additional Recommendations:
• A dynamic teaching and learning approach including knowledge of e-learning methods.

Summary Duties:

• To conduct lecturers and assessments of learners.
• To contribute/lead curriculum design in the field of Maritime studies.
• Research supervision.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (5-year term renewable based on performance)
Minimum requirements:

• A PhD in the relevant discipline
• A relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department Associate Professors, Professors or Senior Lecturers
• 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 workload.
• Approval of leave.
• Enhancing staff relations and building the team towards a student-centered department.
• Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
• Appointment of part time and replacement staff.
• Programme and project budgeting.
• Enhancing Faculty projects e.g. Post graduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE,Orientation and Graduation.
• To provide leadership to the department in respect of Teaching & Learning and Research.