Career Opportunities at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

• Teach, supervise and assess at both undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• Supervise master’s degree students;
• Initiate and sustain research at a nationally competitive level;
• Develop and organise under-graduate curricula/modules;
• Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Involvement in faculty committees and initiatives;
• Participation in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research and community engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Criminology;
• Appropriate teaching experience in the applicable field of expertise;
• Supervision of postgraduate students;
• Research outputs appropriate to the post level and/or applicable field of experience.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of fundamental Criminology;
• Knowledge of theories of crime;
• Applied knowledge in crime prevention and control in South Africa.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
The Following Will Be a Strong Recommendation

• A doctoral degree in Criminology;
• A proven research and publishing record of accomplishment in the specialised field;
• Appropriate language and communication skills.

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• The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences requires a Faculty Student Advisor to build and operationally a programme at the University of Pretoria. The incumbent should have a passion for a student-facing role at the University. The purpose of the job is, therefore, to provide support to all students in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences to transition into and thrive at the University of Pretoria and to co-ordinate related activities.
• The provision of comprehensive support throughout the students’ university careers helps them to graduate and find meaningful employment in their chosen professions.
• As a UP employee, the Faculty Student Advisor will report to the Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning as well as to the Deputy Director: Academic Support and Development in the Department for Education Innovation.

Responsibilities
The incumbent’s key responsibilities will include:

• Providing general student support to students in need of such;
• Advising students on module choices, study paths and associated career options;
• Run academic support-related workshops to invited students;
• Liaising with support structures at the University such as finance, student support, residence and others;
• Share lessons learnt with other Faculty Student Advisors
• Working with the Higher Education Research and Innovation Division to collect data on student performance.
• Co-ordinating activities during the orientation week for first-year students, addressing readiness for, and expectations and perceptions about teacher education;
• Working closely with staff in the Faculty to provide holistic support to students in need;
• Assisting with the establishment of holistic student engagement and support in the Faculty; and
• Identifying students at risk of failing modules, and preparing and conducting special sessions/tutorials for them;

Minimum Requirements

• An honours degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or Social Work;
• Three years’ experience of as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Empathy and passion for improving the wellbeing of others;
• Advanced level of skill in the use of Microsoft packages, Google Suite of applications and the internet, and a willingness;
• The ability to analyse data and to learn and use technological tools competently;
• The ability to analyse quantitative data;
• A good understanding of the faculty curriculum;
• Advanced Ms Excel skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Basic understanding of Higher Education Systems;
• Ability to present workshops and conduct one-on-one interviews;
• Excellent facilitation skills;
• Ability to manage and follow through referred cases;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A Master’s degree in Educational Psychology; Psychology; Social Work
• Experience in working with university students in an orientation, advising, retention, student life, residence life, service learning or closely related field;
• Knowledge of the UP-campus ecology. The ability to handle a variety of complex tasks simultaneously, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure for extended periods of time.

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Responsibilities

• Teach and assess at undergraduate level;
• Organise undergraduate practice modules;
• Liaise with field organisations on practice and work integrated learning placements;
• Supervise undergraduate students in social work practice;
• Facilitate professional and ethical conduct in practice and work integrated learning;
• Initiate and sustain research and publish in specialised field(s);
• Develop and organise under-graduate curricula/modules as required;
• Facilitate professional and ethical social work conduct;
• Involvement in faculty committees and initiatives;
• Conduct academic administration and other duties, as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives related to teaching, research and community engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Social Work;
• Extended professional practice experience;
• Supervision experience in social work practice;
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Appropriate computer skills.
• Appropriate teaching experience;
• Research experience.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A PhD in Social Work;
• Supervision of undergraduate students;
• Extended professional practice experience and specialised experience in school social work and group social work;

For Appointment To Be Confirmed Following Probation

• Successful candidate who may not possess a PhD: evidence of PhD registration, successful defence of a proposal approved by a Higher degrees committee, and evidence of satisfactory work towards the PhD to be provided

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Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of post graduate students registered in the department;
• Developing, presenting and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
• Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, post graduate teaching and supervision.

Lecturer
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
• Evidence of teaching experience in Computer Integrated Education for example being a teacher, tutor or lecturer;
• At least one publication in an accredited journal or equivalent units;

Senior Lecturer

• PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
• At least three years of tertiary or related teaching experience;
• At least five accredited publications and evidence of conference papers;
• Evidence of successful Masters or PhD supervision;

Associate Professor

• PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
• At least five years of tertiary or related teaching experience;
• Experience in curriculum development and innovation;
• At least ten accredited publications;
• At least four Post Graduate students successfully supervised, of which at least two on PhD level;
• Active membership of national scholarly bodies;
• National peer recognition (citations, keynote/plenary addresses);
• Proven research funding success;
• Community engagement in a related field;
• Academic citizenship – external examination / article reviews etc;
• Active membership of international scholarly bodies.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of the different knowledge fields Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies in the different knowledge fields of Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team.
• Academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Highly skilled in Educational Technology hardware and software;
• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
• Participation in Departmental Meetings;
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes;
• Associate Professor level: NRF rating.

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Responsibilities

• To operate and improve the SA SDG Hub's website, including the maintenance of both the front-end and back-end;
• The development, implementation, and improvement of new front-end features and the integration and operation of machine learning products as part of their daily work;
• To assist and support the team in building and improving new data science products, and act as a contact point for technical questions; and
• Identify relevant data sources for the SA SDG Hub's business needs, collecting structured and unstructured data and making this data available will also fall within their area of responsibility.
• To assist with stakeholder management, workshops and training..

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/MSc Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics, or a similar field with minimum two years applicable software development experience

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Advanced experience in python, with experience in the Django web framework
• Experience in full-stack web development and profound knowledge of front-end technologies
• Experience with version control systems (such as Git)
• Experience with SQL and database management
• Familiarity with DevOps practices
• Experience with other programming languages (such as Java, C++, JavaScript)
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (NLP, clustering, decision tree learning) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills
• Strong ability to work independently and take initiative

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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The strategic, academic, leadership and transformation of the Department;
• Promoting, planning, organising, accreditation and managing of academic and research programmes and the Department’s research profile;
• The recruitment and management of world class personnel;
• All financial activities including externally funded projects;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at a local, national and international level and development of international partnerships;
• Marketing and growing the Department with the emphasis on student growth;
• Leading and promoting research intensity within the Department in terms of research outputs, international publications and PhD students.

Minimum Requirements
Associate Professor

• A PhD in Industrial Engineering or related qualification;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer;
• Expertise and research experience in one or more of the specialist areas of the research groups in the Department;
• A proven research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals and conference papers delivered internationally;
• At least six years’ experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
• A record of previous undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, including supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students;
• A well-establish and nationally recognised research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals;
• Evidence of sustained publications output (academic personnel);
• Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for journals and/or conferences
• An NRF rating is preferred.

Professor

• Same as for Associate Professor, plus;
• At least eight years’ experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
• A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including graduation of Doctoral students;
• A well-established and internationally recognised research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals with an average of 2 units published per year over the past 3 years;
• Evidence of conference papers delivered internationally;
• Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for ISI journals;
• An NRF rating is required for this level.

Head Of Department Must Demonstrate

Experience in the following:

• High-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards;
• Managing and leadership activities;
• Marketing of technical projects to obtain research and development contracts and research funding;
• Professional knowledge and experience in the built/engineering environment sector;
• Managing the engineering and technical staff
• Accreditation processes;
• National and/or international collaboration;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• International recognition;
• An exceptional research record in one of the department’s research specialisation fields.