ProfessorAssociate Professor

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

Job summary

A prominent South African university in Durban is seeking a Full Professor with a PhD in Mathematics and a minimum of ten years in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of successful postgraduate supervision and possess recent research recognition. The role includes management of learning and teaching matters, curriculum development, and research publication. Applications must be submitted using the official employment form.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of consistent extensive and excellent performance in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Achievement of international recognition through research outputs within the last ten years.

Responsibilities

• Management of all matters relating to learning, teaching, assessment and research.
• Assist in curriculum development.
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.

Skills

Good communication and presentation skills

Good organizational and planning skills

Ability to work both independently and in a team

Competency in Microsoft Office applications

Experience in E-Learning

Education

PhD in any Mathematics related field of study

Job description

Full Professor

• A PhD in any Mathematics related field of study.
• A minimum of ten years of consistent extensive and excellent performance in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision (Masters and Doctoral).
• Achievement of international recognition through research outputs within the last ten years with emphasis on recent research outputs.
• Significant contribution to community engagement.

Associate Professor

• A PhD in any Mathematics related field of study.
• A minimum of seven years of teaching.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Achievement of national and / or international recognition through research outputs within the last seven years.
• Significant contribution to community engagement.

Additional recommendations

• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications and a strong work ethic.
• Experience in E-Learning.

Summary of duties

• Management of all matters relating to learning, teaching, assessment and research.
• Assist in curriculum development.
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department.

Enquiries : Mrs. Zulu : emailprotected

Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website and send a detailed covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for and certified copy of the highest qualification.

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates.

Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

Closing date : 14 November 2025

While DUT strives for equal opportunities preference will be in terms of the Universitys equity policy. The University reserves the right not to appoint.

Required Experience : Director

Key Skills Machine Learning, AI, Classroom Experience, Pharmacy Residency, Research Experience, Teaching, Higher Education Teaching, Curriculum Development, Leadership Experience, Program Development, Mentoring, Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1