Job Description

Title of Position

Professor / Associate Professor

Post Number

8032051

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Education -> Dean's Office: Education

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

1/3/2024

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 increasingly global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Education's vision is to advance excellence in teaching and scholarship towards a more critically informed and socially engaged citizenry. In this regard, it is creatively responding to national imperatives for education and training in the 21st century.

As part of its promotion of the scholarship of teaching and learning, the Faculty seeks to appoint a Professor / Associate Professor in Information Technology (IT) Education & Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education within the Business Sciences Education Cluster (BSEC).

Key Performance Areas

The successful incumbent will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. He/ She will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• Conduct research and publish in the fields of lnformation Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• Construct a coherent research agenda consistent with the broad research goals of the Business Sciences Education Cluster and within the Faculty
• Promote and support research activities in the Business Sciences Education Cluster including applications for funded research, and cooperation with SSME and SLCA in research initiatives
• Postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Scholarship of engagement for societal impact
• Serve on committees devoted to the development of the Business Sciences Education Cluster and faculty objectives

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (for appointment at the rank of Professor)

• A PhD or equivalent, in the field of Information Technology (IT) Education or Computer Science Education or a related field
• A qualification with Computer Science OR Information System
• A strong academic record, with extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, preferably in one of the following subject areas: Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• A strong track record of quality academic research with at least 15 DHET accredited publications related to the field of IT Education and/or CAT Education
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision of Masters and PhD students
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Leadership experience at both departmental and faculty levels

Minimum Requirements (for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor)

• A PhD or equivalent, in the field of Information Technology (IT) Education or Computer Science Education or a related field
• A qualification with Computer Science OR Information Systems
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, preferably in one of the following subject areas: Information Technology (IT) Education, Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) Education, Robotics and Coding Theory
• A track record of quality academic research with at least 10 DHET accredited publications related to the field of IT Education and/or CAT Education
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision of Masters and PhD students
• Evidence of expertise and national standing in his/her field of research.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Leadership experience at both departmental and faculty levels

Recommendation for Professor level (in addition to the above min. requirements)

• A NRF rating would be considered an added advantage

For further information about this position (but not applications), please contact Prof R Govender by email at rgovender@uwc.ac.za.

Kindly note: Only online applications will be considered.

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 and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za

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 University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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