Professor: Speech Language Pathology at University of Fort Hare

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Academic Thought Leadership
• Teaching Execution
• Post Graduate Programme Development
• Research Supervision
• Research Execution
• T&L Integrated Community Engagement
• International Academic & Research Program Collaboration
• Research grants & funding applications/proposals 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Doctoral Degree in relevant discipline
• Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the category of Speech Therapist/Speech Therapist & Audiologist
• At least 9 years’ experience in higher education
• Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Speech Language Pathology
• A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Professor
• Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Professor
• Evidence of successful national and international fundraising for research.
• Recognition as an established scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, international keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).

 Added Advantages

• Qualification / courses in higher education teaching and learning / Recognition for teaching
• Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and international levels
• Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.
• Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.
• Evidence of national and international collaboration
• Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research 

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: 

• Business Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Partnering
• Academic Programme & Quality Management
• Academic Standards Formulation & Compliance
• Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration
• Research & Innovation
• Research Support 

CLOSING DATE: 16 March 2026