Minimum Requirements for Professor: A relevant Doctoral Degree At least 9 years experience in higher education Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Computer Science 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 relevant industry experience 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 Responsibilities: Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of professor Secure external research grants and establish research programs Supervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellows Establish institutional, national and international collaborations Provide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staff Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research Contribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor: A relevant Doctoral Degree At least 7 years experience in higher education Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Computer Science A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor Postgraduate 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 learning Evidence of relevant industry experience Evidence 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 levels Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics. Evidence of national and/or international collaboration Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research Duties: Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of associate professor Secure external research grants and establish research programs Supervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellows Establish institutional and national / international collaborations Provide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staff Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research Contribute 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.