Faculty
Applied Sciences
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Applied Sciences: Admin
Campus/ Location
District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Job Type
Contract
Occupational Function
Academic
Number of Positions
1
Annual Salary Package
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
13/10/2024
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Dean, the incumbent will be responsible for promoting research and scholarship in the Faculty through, for example, developing the research capacity and skills of the academic staff and students in order to achieve the targeted research outputs of the Faculty; achieving postgraduate enrolments and graduation goals; and promoting innovation and technology transfer.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A Doctoral degree in a discipline applicable to the Faculty of Applied Sciences
Active involvement in research with a publication track record commensurate with Associate Professor level at CPUT
At least 10 years' relevant teaching and/or research experience in a tertiary institution or research institute
Knowledge of DHET subsidy and other funding systems
Experience in the administration and management of research
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Overall leadership and responsibility for Research, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (RTIP) in the Faculty- with oversight from Dean, and in close liaison with the DVC-RTIP and associated RTI directorates
Assist the Dean in compiling and driving an overall research strategy for the Faculty
Implement and ensure Faculty adherence to CPUT RTIP policies
Plan and provide oversight, in conjunction with department heads, to Adjunct-professors, research fellows and postdoctoral fellows
Co-ordinate and facilitate the allocation and appropriation of research funds within the faculty
Ensure an enabling environment for Researchers
Support Research uptake initiatives
Drive the growth of innovation
Promote RTI related partnerships
Oversee the implementation of staff RTIP related capacity development
Maintain quality, retain postgraduate students, and increase postgraduate intake and output
Create an enabling research infrastructure in the faculty
Represent the Faculty in appropriate Committees
Measure and report on RTIP progress to the Dean, Faculty Board, and relevant Institutional Committees
Competencies
Adaptability
Building partnerships
Coaching and mentoring
Good organizational and planning skills
Excellent communication
Continuous improvement
Developing others
Strong student focus
Facilitating change
Managing conflict
Strategic decision making
General Information
Closing date: 13 October 2024
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.
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