The successful candidate will be appointed as a rotational HOD in line with the rotational HOD guideline for a five-year term.
HOD responsibility: The candidate should be eligible to be appointed as the rotating HOD to lead and manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to:
academic leadership and project management,
research management,
HR and staff management,
financial management, and
student management.
Teaching: The candidate should be able to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Research: The candidate should be active in research, and successfully supervise undergraduate final year research projects; and postgraduate students.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor
Doctoral qualification in Marketing or specialized field within Marketing (e.g. Brand Management)
Underpinning Masters and Bachelors qualification in Marketing or a specialized field within Marketing (e.g. Brand Management)
At least six (6) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education
Already at Senior Lecturer level with at least three (3) years' proven academic managerial experience
Evidence of a minimum of 0.75 DHET accredited research unit outputs, on average, over the preceding 5 years
Evidence of successful supervision of 5 Masters' students as primary supervisor
Recommended: Associate Professor
NRF Rating
High standing nationally in Marketing
Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level
Recipient of research grants and awards
Experience as an external examiner/moderator
Experience in curriculum development
Knowledge of the HEQSF processes
Proven evidence of leadership qualities
Experience in financial management and budgeting
Experience in evaluating Teaching Practice
Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer
Doctoral qualification in Marketing or specialised field within Marketing (e.g. Brand Management)
Underpinning Masters and Bachelors qualification in Marketing or a specialized field within Marketing (e.g. Brand Management)
At least five years' lecturing experience
Experience in curriculum development
Experience in curriculum development
Evidence of a minimum of 0.75 DHET accredited research unit outputs, on average, over the preceding 5 years
Evidence of successful supervision of 5 Masters' students as primary supervisor
Recommended: Senior Lecturer
Knowledge of the higher education landscape in SA
Evidence of research and publications
Professional body affiliation (where applicable)
Experience as an external examiner/moderator
Knowledge of the HEQSF processes
Proven evidence of leadership qualities
Experience in financial management and budgeting
Experience in evaluating Teaching Practice
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects within the field of Marketing. Develops subject guides in compliance with University policies. Uses appropriate teaching and learning methods, practices and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with challenges in understanding the subject content and manages the appointment of tutors and/or mentors.
Academic Management - Development and Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional
strategic goals. Represent the department at various committees. * Administration - Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registers, assessment records and uploads learners' results to the Marks Administration System. Set and conduct formative assessments. Examine and moderate summative assessments. Reports progress on curriculum developments.
Community Service & Outreach - Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.
Counselling - Provides academic counselling and mentoring to learners. Identify students at risk & implement mitigation strategies.
Quality Assurance - Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and the submission of relevant documents, as requested. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.
Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "Open Dayxe2x80x9d and attends CPUT's "Open Day" event.
Personal / Professional Development - Keeps abreast with current developments in their field of study and its curricula implications. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to remain at the cutting edge of their discipline. Regularly engages in current professional development and other skills development activities.
Human Resources Management - Subscribes to and abides by the University performance management system and identify training needs for personal career development.
Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry regarding Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies, and research projects.
Mentoring - Contribute towards the development of junior academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material/curriculum development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance to lecturers to lecturers in subject field.
Research - Conducts research, supervise and conduct lectures with post-graduate students, publishes regularly e.g. journal articles, books, chapters in books. Keeps abreast of professional literature. Attends local/national conferences to present research.
Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations
Competencies
Ability to introduce change
Building partnerships
Client/learner focus
Mentorship skills
Interest in research
Innovation
General Information
Closing date: 29 September 2023
Enquiries: makhambij@cput.ac.za
NB: PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS
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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.