Professor/Associate Professor: Archaeology (P5/6)

Sol Plaatje University; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape seeks an Associate Professor or Full Professor in Archaeology and Heritage Studies. The appointee will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, lead teaching and curriculum innovation, supervise postgraduates and drive research capacity in Heritage Studies and Archaeology.

The role requires NRF rating, international collaboration, strong publication record and external funding experience, with leadership in curriculum development and community

Qualifications

• PhD in African Archaeology required (NQF10).
• Demonstrated leadership in programme leadership and research leadership.
• Evidence of national/international recognition and strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Teach Archaeology and Heritage Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lead teaching, learning development and curriculum innovation.
• Supervise Honours, MA and PhD students in Archaeology/Heritage Studies.
• Develop research programmes and secure external funding.

Skills

Academic leadership

Teaching & supervision

Curriculum development

Education

PhD (NQF10) in African Archaeology

Job description

Purpose

We seek to appoint an Associate Professor or Full Professor in Archaeology to teach Archaeology and Heritage Studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The incumbent will be expected to undertake research and develop teaching programmes and capacity in their discipline within the Faculty of Humanities at Sol Plaatje University. The appointee will report to the Head of Department (Heritage Studies) and will be expected to co-ordinate and present lectures in the relevant subjects.

Minimum Requirements

Professor

• PhD degree (NQF10) with specialisation in African Archaeology,
• At least ten (10) years relevant lecturing experience with substantial experience at Associate Professor level in Archaeology and in a Higher Education institution,
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including programme leadership, research leadership, leadership in community engagement,
• Demonstrate extensive and sustained research productivity, including:
• A significant record of publications in high-quality DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals,
• Publications in reputable accredited local and international journals,
• Scholarly books, edited volumes, or book chapters published by reputable academic publishers,
• Evidence of national and international recognition, demonstrated through:
• Strong citation record (e.g., Scopus H-index, citation metrics),
• Invitations as keynote speaker, invited speaker or research collaborator,
• Participation in internationalresearch collaborations,
• Evidence of fundraising and research grants,
• Demonstrated success insecuring external research funding as principal investigator or co-investigator,
• Demonstrated contribution to advancing knowledge in Heritage Studies and Archaeology,
• Demonstrated evidence of national and international leadership in Heritage Studies and Archaeology,
• Evidence of academic citizenship including but not limited to:
• Serving as an external examiner atmultiple institutions,
• Editorial board membership or journal.
• Demonstratedscholarship in teaching and learning.
• NRF rating is required.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum design, programme development and academic innovation.
• Evidence of leading the integration of:
• Artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, digital learning technologies, innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices, evidence of leading teaching and learning practices within the department, faculty and institution.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at both master’s and PhD level,
• Evidence of developing research capacity, including:
• Mentoring early-career academics,
• Leadership in academic associations or research networks.

Associate Professor

• PhD degree (NQF10) with specialisation in African Archaeology,
• At least eight (8) years relevant lecturing experience in a Higher Education institution,
• Demonstrated experience in leading teaching, curriculum innovation and programme development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels,
• Evidence of successful post-graduate supervision at both master’s and PhD level,
• Demonstrate sustained and independent research productivity, including:
• A substantial and consistent record of publications in DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals,
• Peer-reviewed conference proceedings and presentations at national and international,
• Contributions to scholarly books, edited volumes, or book chapters published by reputable academic publishers,
• Participation in both national and international research collaborations and academic networks,
• Evidence of successful acquisition or participation in externally funded research projects (e.g., NRF, DHET, UCDP, international funding bodies),
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, implementation and programme review,
• Evidence of designing and implementing innovative learning materials, digital learning environments, AI-enhanced teaching and learning approaches, Inclusive, student-cantered pedagogies and authentic assessment strategies.

Recommended requirements

• Research expertise relevant to the archaeology and heritage of southern Africa with research foci in the Northern Cape.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research linking archaeology, heritage, history, anthropology, environmental studies and/or Indigenous knowledge systems.
• Experience in digital archaeology or digital heritage, including GIS, remote sensing, 3D documentation, digital archives or related methodologies.
• Experience working with museums, heritage agencies, archaeological repositories or other cultural heritage institutions.
• A demonstrated record of community-based, participatory or publicly engaged archaeology and heritage work.
• Experience in developing partnerships with communities, government departments, heritage authorities, NGOs or the private sector.
• Expertise in heritage impact assessment, cultural resource management or related applied heritage practice.

Duties

Teaching

• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: Approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Evidence of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
• Provide evidence of teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision;
• Contributions to curriculum development;
• Design of learning materials;
• Innovative pedagogy;
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements,
• Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the Archaeology fraternity,
• Student and junior staff mentoring;
• Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses;
• Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; Demonstrate the ability to teach across Archaeology and Heritage studies subjects,
• Teach courses in Archaeology and/or Heritage Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (Honours and Master’s levels in Archaeology and Heritage Studies),
• Supervise Honours, MA, and PhD students in Archaeology and/or Heritage Studies,
• Plan, Conduct and Publish quality research in peer-reviewed accredited international journals, co-edited books, and monographs,
• Secure research funding,
• Offer strategic intellectual and academic leadership across Studies Department. Participate in Global/International/Regional academic and disciplinary associations, conferences, journals etc.
• Take part in the development of curricula and teaching programmes.

Research

• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
• Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences;
• Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices;
• Highlight evidence of managing a research programme;
• Evidence of external research fund raising;
  • Proof of citations (e.g. Scopus H-index);
  • Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial;

Community Engagement

• Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes;
• Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education;
• Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community;
• External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions.

Curriculum development and accreditation

• Contribute to curriculum development and participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector /discipline norms and requirements.

Student academic development

• Identify, report, and support student at risk timeously
• develop intervention strategies

Administration

• Keep attendance registers
• Record student results
• Assist with registration of students
• Invigilate test and examinations
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning community engagement, research, SHE and academic administration functions
• Participate in Departmental /Faculty/University committees

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to quality assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions

Personal /Professional Development

• Keep abreast of development within own field of study
• Register as member of professional bodies
• Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Present research papers at conferences

Monitoring, Evaluations, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

Enquiries can be made via email at [e-mail]

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.