Job Description

Title of Position
Associate Professor / Senior Lecture X2
Post Number
A 829 (437) and A831(433)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Computer Science
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
N/A
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
31/5/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. Led by its commitment to research and engaged teaching, UWC is recognised for its proud history and as an aspirational example of a university shaping developments within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty is committed to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.
The Department of Computer Science has initiated strong Teaching, Research and Postgraduate Programmes in the fields of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). These include:

• Internet-of-Things (IoT): Static, Mobile and Airborne IoT networks
• Data Science: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics
• Data Engineering: Cloud/Fog Computing, High Performance Computing (HPC) and Big Data Technologies
• Immersive Technologies: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR)
• Knowledge Representation: Ontology Engineering, and
• Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Policies, Cybersecurity Protocols, Cybersecurity Platforms and Cybersecurity Architectures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Computer Science department
• Conduct research and publish in one or more fields of 4IR
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Undertake community engagement and outreach
• Provide academic leadership
• Secure funding or third-stream income
• Perform management tasks

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements for the post of Associate Professor:

• A PhD in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
• Experience in teaching core undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science courses.
• A track record of producing quality peer-reviewed DHET-accredited publications in journals and conferences proceedings, and research in one or more of the 4IR fields.
• Successful postgraduate research supervision to completion at all the levels.
• Evidence of national standing in Computer Science.
• Evidence of leadership experience.
• Evidence of the ability to engage and collaborate with peers and colleagues.
• Involvement with professional and academic associations.
• Evidence of secured research funding.

Added advantages for the appointment at Associate Professor:

• Evidence of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.
• An NRF rating.

Minimum Requirements for the post of Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Computer Science or in Computer/Electronic Engineering or similar qualification.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science courses.
• A track record of producing quality peer-reviewed DHET-accredited publications in journals and conferences proceedings, and research in one or more of the 4IR fields.
• Successful postgraduate supervision at the Honours and Masters level.
• Evidence of initiating community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research.

Added advantages for the appointment at Senior Lecturer level:

• Evidence of secured research funding.
• Successful postgraduate research supervision or co-supervision at PhD level.
• An NRF rating.
• Involvement with professional and academic associations.

Information about the Department is available at https://cs.uwc.ac.za/
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.