Associate Professor in Information Systems

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university is seeking an Associate Professor in Information Systems. The role involves teaching, research, and community engagement. Candidates should possess a PhD and demonstrate extensive experience in teaching and research within Information Systems. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. The position is based in Bellville, Western Cape, and aims to enrich the university's academic programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Track record of quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students.
• Integration of community engagement with academic work.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching in Information Systems.
• Conduct research and publish in Information Systems.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Presentation and facilitation skills

Adaptability

Student-focused approach

Coaching and mentoring skills

Planning and organising skills

Advanced computing proficiencies

Technical professional knowledge

Education

PhD in Information Systems or closely related discipline

Tools

Data Analytics

Software Development

Database Design

Job description

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic institution rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds to the country’s development needs in critical and creative ways within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educate students across multiple disciplines, including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Progamme.

The Department of Information Systems takes pride in developing highly qualified professionals and researchers in Information Systems and related fields. Given the strategic thrust of UWC, the Department is currently experiencing growth and is thus inviting appropriately qualified and experienced persons to join its ranks. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Department and Faculty that is dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to the overall student experience. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the Department’s academic programmes and its research agenda.

The successful candidate for Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Information Systems programmes
• Conduct research and publish in mutually agreed upon Information Systems-related foci
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Undertake community engagement and outreach
• Identify and pursue collaborative networks and research partnerships to advance the academic project
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Departmental Chairperson.

• A PhD degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Information Systems
• Relevant industry or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Analytics, Software Development, Database Design
• A track record of quality peer-reviewed publications in Information Systems and related knowledge areas
• A record of successfully supervising postgraduate students
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably an international presence in the Information Systems or associated fraternities.

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student-focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Advanced computing proficiencies
• Computer literacy and E-Learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

For further Information (but not applications) about this position, please contact the Acting Departmental Chairperson of the Department of Information Systems, Prof James Njenga, on [e-mail].