Professor/ Associate Professor (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract)- Department of [...]

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

Job summary

A leading university in Cape Town is seeking a Professor/Associate Professor and HOD for the Department of Food Science & Technology. This role involves developing research, teaching at all levels, and managing the department effectively. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Food Science and have considerable experience in higher education. Preference will be given to applicants meeting higher-level requirements.

Benefits

Employment Equity commitment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification is required.
• 8 years of higher education experience for Professor, 6 years for Associate Professor.
• Management experience in academic settings is needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research in Food Science and Technology.
• Teach at all levels and supervise postgraduate students.
• Manage the department in line with university policies.

Skills

Research and postgraduate supervision

Leadership and decision-making skills

Excellent command of English language and communication

Coaching and Mentoring skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification

5 years’ relevant experience for Head of Department

Job description

Professor/ Associate Professor (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract)- Department of Food Science & Technology (Re-Advertisement)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Food Technology

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Job Purpose

Professor/ Associate Professor : Develop and lead research in Food Science and Technology; strengthen research capacity
through collaborations, mentorships, fundraising, and postgraduate recruitment and supervision; contribute to the Faculty goals
in Learning & Teaching, Research, Community Engagement, and Academic Leadership.

Head of Department : The HOD must manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and
procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) HR and staff
management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Professor/ Associate Professor
• A doctoral degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• Higher Education experience of at least eight years (Professor) or six years (Associate Professor)
• Research and postgraduate supervision commensurate with Institutional Promotion requirements for Professor/ Associate Professor, depending on the level applied for.

Head of Department:

• Doctorate in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• 5 years’ relevant experience, 3 of which must be as Senior Lecturer or above
• The 5 years mentioned above must include 2 years’ management experience related to the functions of a HOD (i.e.
• academic management, curriculum development, quality assurance and accreditation processes, financial and HR
• management in a Department)
• Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Prof/ Associate Prof:

• Teach at all levels of Food Science & Technology
• Supervise Masters and Doctoral students
• Participate in research projects and produce DHET-accredited publications
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in curriculum development and Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Head of Department

• Academic instruction
• Research and post graduate supervision
• Academic management and administration
• Budget and financial management
• Human resources management
• Leadership in research activities in the department
• Community engagement and industry alliance & partnerships
• Professional/personal development and implementation
• Safety management
• Project management
• Policy development and implementation
• Create a vision and provide leadership to the Department
• Foster excellence and harmonious delivery of University teaching, research, service mandates and expectations
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Dean
• Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent command of English language and communication
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Quality of Work and Reliability
• Support of diversity
• Flexibility in a changing environment

General Information

NB: (1) In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g. Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor/Professor/), preference may 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.

2) Internal applicants interested in Senior Lecturer/ Associate/Professor positions are encouraged to apply through the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence.

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.

Please note previous applicants need not re-apply

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.