Professor / Associate Professor & Hod

Durban University Of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable South African University is looking for a Professor / Associate Professor & Head of Department to lead the Architecture Department. This position requires substantial teaching experience, a proven research track record, and leadership abilities in both academic and administrative contexts. Candidates must hold a PhD in Architecture and demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and student development. The role is essential for the department's academic excellence and requires proactive management of programs and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD/Doctorate in Architecture or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years' teaching and professional experience.
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
• Evidence of collaborative linkages and external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Architecture.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Co-ordinate academic programmes and undertake research.
• Provide leadership in community engagement projects.
• Manage departmental administrative duties.

Skills

Teaching and Learning

Research

Postgraduate Supervision

Community Engagement

Administrative Leadership

Education

PhD/Doctorate in Architecture

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Job description

Professor / Associate Professor & Head of Department – Durban University of Technology

The following specification outlines the minimum requirements and summary of duties for each rank.

Full Professor

Minimum Requirements

• PhD/Doctorate in Architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years' teaching and professional experience, with base qualifications in Architecture.
• At least 10 years teaching and professional experience.
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
• Sustained track record of supervision of postgraduate students.
• Evidence of external funding.
• Evidence of collaborative linkages.
• Evidence of external engagement.
• Able to register with SACAP.

Summary of Duties

• Teaching, Learning and Assessments of Modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Architecture.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Co-ordination of academic programmes and undertake research activities in Architecture.
• Leadership or participation in community engagement projects.
• Undertaking administrative and/or any other reasonable duties as delegated.

Associate Professor

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Architecture.
• A Bachelor's Degree or Honours Degree or Masters Degree in Architecture.
• At least 7 years teaching and professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of external engagement.
• Able to register with SACAP.

Summary of Duties

• Teaching, Learning and Assessments of Modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Architecture.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Co-ordination of academic programmes and undertake research activities in Architecture.
• Leadership or participation in community engagement projects.
• Undertaking administrative and/or any other reasonable duties as delegated.

Head of Department

Five years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in the relevant discipline.
• Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department.
• Five years' experience in higher education and academic leadership, including scholarship leadership and scholarship.

Summary of Duties

• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.
• Managing and supervising staff, including the allocation of leave management, enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student‑centred department, attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development, appointment of part‑time and replacement programmes and projects, enhancing Faculty projects, postgraduate recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, orientation and graduation.
• Providing leadership to the department with respect to teaching & learning and research.

Application Instructions

• Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website and send a detailed CV with all qualifications.
• Communication will be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
• Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
• While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University's equity policy.
• The University reserves the right not to appoint.

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