Professor/Associate Professor (X3): Computer Science (Ref.CSET/JM/2026/PAP-CS-2/Re-Ad1) at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Post specific requirements for Professor:

• A Doctorate degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
• Candidates should hold both an undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in accredited journals, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, books, or book chapters in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level.
• A proven record of supervising postgraduate students tcompletion, including one doctoral student, or appropriate industry experience will be considered.
• 5-year teaching/ relevant work experience.
• Experience in leadership including leadership in different committees.

Field Requirements:
Research in the following field:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Data Science and Big Data
• Theoretical Computer Science

Recommendations:

• Experience in teaching in an Open Distance Learning pedagogy

NRF Rated

• Record for obtaining external funding.
• Experience in Program Development, Program Review, and Program Qualification Miz
• Experience in academic leadership
• Experience in participating in engaged scholarship (Community Engagement)

Post specific requirements for Associate Professor:

• A Doctorate degree in Computer Science or related field
• Candidates should hold both an undergraduate degree and higher qualifications in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven research profile and consistent publication record in accredited journals, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, books, or book chapters in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level
• A proven record of supervising postgraduate students tcompletion, including one master’s student, or appropriate industry experience, will be considered.
• 4-year teaching/work experience
• Experience in leadership, including leadership in different committees.

Field Requirements:
Research in the following field:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Data Science and Big Data
• Theoretical Computer Science

Recommendations:

• Experience in teaching in an Open Distance Learning pedagogy

NRF Rated

• Record for obtaining external funding.
• Experience in Program Development, Program Review, and Program Qualification Miz
• Experience in academic leadership
• Experience in participating in engaged scholarship (Community Engagement)