Head Of Department (Hod) For Emerging Technologies

Dynamic Outlook Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an experienced Head of Department (HOD) for Emerging Technologies based in Durban. The successful candidate will oversee academic quality, curriculum innovation, and mentor staff within the Faculty of Information Technology. A Master's degree is required, and a PhD is highly desirable. Candidates should have at least five years of higher education experience and a strong track record in research. This role is crucial for driving academic excellence and aligning education with industry needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in higher education.
• Proven track record in research and publications in AI, data science, or cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated teaching capabilities within a multi-module framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic design and delivery quality assurance.
• Guide curriculum innovation and research initiatives.
• Ensure operational and academic excellence in the department.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum innovation

Mentoring and coaching

Quality assurance

Research supervision

Education

Masters degree in a relevant field

PhD in an emerging technology discipline

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven academic leader to take on the role of Head of Department (HOD) for Emerging Technologies with the position based in Durban Cape Town or Bryanston.

The HOD will serve as a senior academic and operational leader within the Faculty of Information Technology providing strategic and academic oversight for all modules under the Department of Emerging Technologies across both contact and distance learning modalities.

Responsibilities

• Academic design and delivery quality assurance and performance management of departmental programmes.
• Leading curriculum innovation and guiding research initiatives.
• Fostering lecturer development and ensuring operational and academic excellence within the department.
• Inspiring a culture of innovation and excellence driving student success and positioning the department at the forefront of technological and educational advancement.

Minimum Requirements

• A Masters degree in a relevant field; a PhD (or significant progress toward one) in an emerging technology discipline is highly desirable.
• At least five years of experience in higher education with substantial exposure to academic leadership and management preferably within emerging technologies.
• A proven track record of scholarship research and publications in areas such as AI, data science, cybersecurity or other relevant fields.
• Demonstrated ability to lecture 12-15 hours per week within a complex multi-module framework.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching and managing academic staff.
• Expertise in quality assurance and assessment processes for both contact and distance learning environments.
• Evidence of successful contributions to student success and retention within broad curricula.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Professional registration with relevant industry bodies (where applicable).
• Willingness and ability to be based at a national campus contributing directly to academic delivery and operational excellence.
• Capability to design and deliver executive education programmes aligned with industry needs.

Monthly salary is market related.

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