Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Posted 02 October 2024 - Closing Date 16 October 2024 Division 0203 - Information Systems Minimum experience Mid-Senior Company primary industry Higher Education Job functional area Education Salary R1 086 915 - R1 389 037 per annum Professor Department of Information Systems
The Department of Information Systems invites applications from eligible candidates at the level of Professor who are prepared and eligible to serve concurrently as the HoD.
The Department
The Department is situated within the Faculty of Commerce, primarily servicing students reading for the BBusSc, BCom, and BSc (InfSys) degrees. The Department was first established at Rhodes University in 1980 as a sub-department of the Department of Business Administration (now Management). Today, it is a flourishing, independent Department with a full undergraduate and post-graduate program.
Information Systems is a two-year major that attracts numerous students intent on pursuing careers in either Information Systems or Accounting. All students are required to have completed a first-year semester course in computing offered by the Department of Computer Science before registering for Information Systems.
The Department offers courses at the second, third, and fourth (honors) year levels, as well as Masters and PhD degrees by thesis.
For more information about the department, please visit the website: https://www.ru.ac.za/informationsystems/ Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.
In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research and community engagement as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.
The Requirements Professor PhD in Information Systems or equivalent. Professional experience in Information Systems or equivalent. At least ten years of teaching experience are required at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Master's and PhD levels. Experience teaching Information Systems in one or more of the following disciplinary areas: Primary (Programming, Databases, Data Analytics, SQL, Information Systems Security; User experience (UX); Digital ethics; Systems Analysis). Research supervision of Master's and PhD degrees to completion is required. An established research group/area. International profile in discipline. Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal). A willingness to head the department will be an advantage. Application Process It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and
The following documents are required: A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, which should include the following: - Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs. Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation, and contact information, which should be at least their contact number and email address. A strong and succinct motivation that tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or inquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to ******.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change): Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2024. The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date. Remuneration per annum: Professor Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R1 086 915
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 389 037
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.
Closing Date: 16 October 2024 If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
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