School Of Education: Prof/AP & HOD (PMB) at Durban University of Technology

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following linked leadership roles within this strategically positioned School:

 PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

 (Permanent Appointment)

Minimum Requirements: Professor

• A Doctoral Degree in Education or a related discipline
• At least 10 years of academic experience, including leadership roles
• Demonstrated international recognition through sustained research output over the past 10 years
• Proven record of successful supervision at Master’s and Doctoral levels
• Evidence of significant and impactful community engagement
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum innovation

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• A Doctoral Degree in Education or a related discipline
• At least 7 years of academic experience, including leadership exposure
• Demonstrated national and/or international recognition through research output over the past 7 years
• Proven record of successful postgraduate supervision
• Evidence of significant community engagement
•  The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in teaching, research, innovation, postgraduate supervision and community engagement.

  HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

• (5-year renewable contract, in addition to the permanent academic appointment)
• The HOD is responsible for strategic, academic and operational leadership of the School of Education, ensuring alignment with ENVISION2030 and the strategic renewal of the Indumiso campus.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in a relevant discipline aligned to programme offerings in the School
• Must meet the requirements for appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level
• Minimum 5 years academic leadership experience
• Demonstrated record of scholarly excellence and staff development

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Strategic direction and effective leadership of the School
• Academic management including workload, performance, and curriculum
• Driving scholarly productivity, postgraduate growth and community engagement
• Managing departmental resources including budgeting and staffing
• Strengthening internal and external partnerships and stakeholder networks
• Advancing DUT’s values, transformation initiatives and staff relations excellence

 Remuneration

• Professor / Associate Professor: Market-related salary with benefits
• Head of Department: R10 000 per month non-pensionable allowance (inclusive of cellphone allowance)