Associate Professor / Senior Lecture X2

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a passionate academic to join their Computer Science department. This role involves facilitating learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conducting impactful research in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and engaging with the community. Candidates should possess a PhD and MSc in Computer Science or related fields, with a strong track record in teaching and research. The university prides itself on its diverse and dynamic environment, making it a great place for innovative thinkers eager to make a difference in education and research.

Qualifications

• PhD and MSc in Computer Science or related field required.
• Experience in teaching and research in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching in Computer Science.
• Conduct research in fields of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum Development

Community Engagement

Cybersecurity

Data Science

Data Engineering

Immersive Technologies

Education

PhD in Computer Science

MSc in Computer Science

Job description

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university rooted in the African continentwith an increasing global reach. Led by its commitment to research and engaged teaching, UWC is recognised for itsproud history and as an aspirational example of a university shaping developments within an ever-changing andchallenging global context.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-classresearch institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty iscommitted to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientificdisciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.

The Department of Computer Science has initiated strong Teaching, Research and Postgraduate Programmes in thefields of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). These include:

• Internet-of-Things (IoT): Static, Mobile and Airborne IoT networks
• Data Science: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics
• Data Engineering: Cloud/Fog Computing, High Performance Computing (HPC) and Big Data Technologies
• Immersive Technologies: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR)
• Knowledge Representation: Ontology Engineering, and
• Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Policies, Cybersecurity Protocols, Cybersecurity Platforms and Cybersecurity Architectures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Computer Science department
• Conduct research and publish in one or more fields of 4IR
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Undertake community engagement and outreach
• Provide academic leadership
• Secure funding or third-stream income
• Perform management tasks

Minimum Requirements for the post of Associate Professor:

• A PhD in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
• Experience in teaching core undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science courses.
• A track record of producing quality peer-reviewed DHET-accredited publications in journals and conferences proceedings, and research in one or more of the 4IR fields.
• Successful postgraduate research supervision to completion at all the levels.
• Evidence of national standing in Computer Science.
• Evidence of leadership experience.
• Evidence of the ability to engage and collaborate with peers and colleagues.
• Involvement with professional and academic associations.
• Evidence of secured research funding.

Added advantages for the appointment at Associate Professor:

• Evidence of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.
• An NRF rating.

Minimum Requirements for the post of Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science courses.
• A track record of producing quality peer-reviewed DHET-accredited publications in journals and conferences proceedings, and research in one or more of the 4IR fields.
• Successful postgraduate supervision at the Honours and Masters level.
• Evidence of initiating community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research.

Added advantages for the appointment at Senior Lecturer level:

• Evidence of secured research funding.
• Successful postgraduate research supervision or co-supervision at PhD level.
• An NRF rating.
• Involvement with professional and academic associations.

Information about the Department is available at https://cs.uwc.ac.za/