Minimum Requirements: A relevant Doctoral DegreeAt least 7 years experience in higher educationExtensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in StatisticsA track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Associate ProfessorPostgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters and/or Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor Added Advantages Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learningEvidence of successful external fundraising for research.Some standing as a scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and/or international levelsEvidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.Evidence of national and/or international collaborationEvidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research Duties:Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementationTeach undergraduate and postgraduate modulesMeet research publication requirements for the academic rank of associate professorSecure external research grants and establish research programsSupervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellowsEstablish institutional and national / international collaborationsProvide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staffParticipate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or researchContribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels Closing Date: 25 October 2024 To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:1. Applications must be accompanied by: a)Applications must be accompanied by: b) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae c) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s d) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form e) Copies of the applicants qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.4. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.