Associate Professor: Information Technology (Re-advertisement)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African educational institution based in Cape Town seeks a qualified lecturer for the Department of Information Technology. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, with significant teaching experience and a strong record of research supervision. Responsibilities include leading academic initiatives, curriculum development, and mentoring students. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the institution's research goals.

Benefits

Medical aid

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant Doctoral Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• At least six years of teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Proven track record of supervising Master’s and Doctoral students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Supervise postgraduate students' research.
• Contribute to curriculum design and community initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Research supervision

Academic leadership

Education

Doctoral Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Research databases

Teaching software

Job description

Job Title

Faculty

Informatics & Design

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design -> Information Technology

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

2/11/2025

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for curriculum development, supervision ofpostgraduate students, lecturing and involvement in research in the related field of ComputerScience and Information Technology and running the day-to-day affairs of Information TechnologyDepartment. The responsibilities will also include providing academic leadership in specific areasof Computer Science and Information Technology, administration and management of subject tuitionand management of staff members assigned to the department/Research Projects.

The appointed personwill also support faculty research initiatives by undertaking research that contributes to thefaculty's strategic objectives. The candidate will also be responsible for raising the standard of scholarship and research in theDepartment of Information Technology by initiating some research projects in the field, providingmentorship for junior staff members, and supervising postgraduate students up to the doctorallevel. In addition, the incumbent will still perform all the functions of academics, includingteaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students, community engagement,curriculum development, academic administration, and conducting research.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Doctoral Degree in Computer Science and/or Information Technology (The candidate must have obtained all the undergraduate underpinning qualifications within the field ofstudy)
• At least six (6) years of teaching experience in Higher Education
• A track record of successful supervision of Master's and Doctoral students to completion withinthe IT Domain
• A track record of publications in accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedingsover the last five years

Recommendation

• A record of examining Master's or Doctoral work

NB: Internal applicants interested in higher-level academic positions are encouraged to apply for Ad Hominem promotion if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the University's Ad Hominem Promotions criteria for the respective level(s) applied for and must satisfy the criteria to be considered. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor), preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lectures subjects within the field of Computer Science/Information Technology at undergraduateand postgraduate levels
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Provide academic leadership in the department.
• Be involved in curriculum design and development at Department or Faculty level.
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Participate in research and research capacity building.
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on co-operative education,new techniques/technologies, and research projects.
• Provide support for Work-integrated learning and monitoring.
• Risk management and related activities.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

General Information

Closing Date: 02 November 2025

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.

Employment Equity Statement

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.

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