Professor/ Associate Professor: Transdisciplinary Studies - (6743) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• The appointed person will be responsible for curriculum development, supervision of postgraduate students, lecturing and involvement in research in Information Technology, Multimedia Studies, and promote multidisciplinary engagements between the IT Department and the Media Department at CPUT.  The responsibilities may also include providing academic leadership in specific areas of Information Technology, Multimedia Studies, administration and management of subject tuition and management of staff members assigned to the departments/ Research Projects. The appointed person will also support faculty research initiatives by undertaking research that contributes to the faculty’s strategic objectives. 
• The appointed person will also be responsible for raising the standard of scholarship and research in the Department of Information Technology, and the Media Department of CPUT by initiating relevant research projects, providing mentorship for junior staff members, and supervising postgraduate students up to the doctoral level. 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 Computer Science/ Information Technology / Multimedia Technology/ Multimedia Studies
• 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 within the IT or Media Domain
• A substantial publication record in accredited journals in the last five years
• Experience in curriculum/ academic programme development (will be an added advantage)

Recommendations:

• At least three (3) years of exposure to program management and curriculum development
• The candidate must have the expertise to research, teach, and supervise postgraduate students in specific areas of
• Computer Science: Modern programming languages (like Java, Python, PHP, R, C++, C#), Data Science, Machine
• Learning, Database Systems, Big Data, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Security
• Expertise in multimedia technologies
• Evidence of grantsmanship

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• A Doctoral Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology / Multimedia
• 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 within the IT or Media Domain
• A track record of publications in accredited computing journals in the last five years
• Experience in curriculum/academic programme development (will be an added advantage)

Recommendations:

• At least three (3) years of exposure to program management and curriculum development
• The candidate must have the expertise to research, teach, and supervise postgraduate students in specific areas of
• Computer Science: Modern programming languages (like Java, Python, PHP, HCI, R, C++, C#), Data Science, Machine
• Learning, Database Systems, Big Data, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Security
• Expertise in multimedia technologies
• Evidence of grantsmanship

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Undertake research projects in the field of computing and media, leading to publications in accredited and high-impact publication outlets
• Develop research sponsored project
• Apply for research grants internally and externally
• Attract industry collaboration/partnership for funding and projects
• Facilitate national and international research collaborations
• Build and enhance research capacity within the Faculty/Department through training
• Perform administrative tasks relating to research academic programmes and postgraduate supervision
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Contribute to the review of assessments methods
• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the IT and Media disciplines
• Lead academic development, curriculum development initiatives, courseware development and assessment
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies and promote community participation
• Perform other functions as may be assigned

Competencies

• Excellent Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Adaptability
• Planning & Organizing skills
• Coaching & mentoring skills
• Able to develop proposals
• Realistic research plans
• Project Management skills
• Ability to draw up strategic objectives
• Ability to do research scheduling and to deliver to the highest international standards
• Able to play a leading role
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to work under extreme pressure
• Financial management
• Time management
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Building partnerships
• Continuous improvement
• NRF systems knowledge