Professor, Human-Technology Interaction & Digital Innovation

Nelson Mandela University; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University seeks an accomplished academic leader to advance human-technology interaction and digital innovation within the Virtual Academy. The role combines teaching, supervision of postgraduate research, and strategic program development to elevate staff and student digital competencies.

The successful candidate will drive institutional collaboration, support scholarly work, and lead change management initiatives, shaping the university’s digital transformation agenda.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in a relevant field (e.g. human-technology interaction, technology/computer science, technology-enhanced education)
• Record of scholarly output in national and international venues
• Proven ability to supervise postgraduate research and promote doctoral candidates

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning for students and staff in human-technology interaction and digital innovation
• Lead and manage the Virtual Academy's strategic initiatives and staff development
• Foster transdisciplinary collaboration across the university to advance digital innovation
• Engage with scholarship, research, and knowledge transfer activities and contribute to institutional goals

Skills

Human-technology interaction

Digital innovation

Teaching experience

Leadership

Program development

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Nelson Mandela University seeks an accomplished academic leader to advance human-technology interaction and digital innovation within the Virtual Academy. The role combines teaching, supervision of postgraduate research, and strategic program development to elevate staff and student digital competencies.

The successful candidate will drive institutional collaboration, support scholarly work, and lead change management initiatives, shaping the university’s digital transformation agenda.