Professor/ Associate Professor: Transdisciplinary Studies - (7263)Job Title: Professor/ Associate Professor: Transdisciplinary Studies
Faculty: Informatics & Design
Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design -> Informatics & Design Theory
Campus/ Location: District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Job Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date: 21/7/2024
Job Purpose: The appointed person will be responsible for strengthening research and postgraduate capacity in the Faculty of Informatics and Design, specifically in multi- and trans-disciplinary studies between Applied Design, Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning. The appointed person will also support faculty research initiatives by conducting research that contributes to the faculty's strategic objectives. In addition, the incumbent will still perform all the functions of academics, including teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students, community engagement, curriculum development, academic administration, and conducting research.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Minimum Requirements: Professor
- A Doctoral Degree in Applied Design/ Architecture/ Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline
- Registered with a professional body where applicable
- At least ten (10) years of teaching experience in Higher Education
- Successful supervision of doctoral and masters students to completion
- A substantial publication record in accredited journals in the last five years
- Experience in curriculum/ academic programme development (will be an added advantage)
Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor
- A Doctoral Degree in Applied Design, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline
- Registered with a professional body where applicable
- At least ten (10) years of university teaching experience
- Successful supervision of doctoral and masters students to completion
- A track record of publications in accredited journals in the last five years
- Experience in curriculum/academic programme development (will be an added advantage)
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:
Undertake research projects in the fields of Applied Design/ Architecture/ Urban and Regional Planning, leading to publications in accredited and high-impact publication outletsDevelop research sponsored projectApply for research grants internally and externallyAttract industry collaboration/partnership for funding and projectsFacilitate national and international research collaborationsBuild and enhance research capacity within the Faculty/Department through trainingPerform administrative tasks relating to academic research programmes and postgraduate supervisionContribute to the review of assessments methodsLecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsLead academic development, curriculum development initiatives, courseware development and assessmentDevelop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies and promote community participationPerform other functions as may be assignedCoaching & mentoring skillsRealistic research plansAbility to draw up strategic objectivesAbility to do research scheduling and to deliver to the highest international standardsAble to play a leading roleAble to work to deadlinesAble to work under extreme pressureTime managementSupervisory skillsInterpersonal skillsBuilding partnershipsNRF systems knowledgeClosing Date: 21 July 2024
For enquires and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Jabu Makhambi at ******
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL. 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.
Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.
We are also the largest university in the province.
#J-18808-Ljbffr