FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER (4 POSTS)
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (full-time position)
Modern organisations cannot function without Information Technology (IT). However, the successful application of technology is, more than just writing computer programs. Computer programs are important, but an understanding of the business within which the organisation functions and an understanding of the use of information and information systems (IS) to support the objectives of the organisation, are just as important. Informatics is a multi-disciplinary subject, where information, IS, and the integration thereof into the organisation, are studied to the benefit of the entire system (individual, organisation and community). The Department of Informatics offers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Our BCom (Informatics) undergraduate degree was the first degree in Africa to be internationally accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET, see www.abet.org). Research is a high priority for the Department of Informatics and we maintain a high level of research outputs.
Successful candidates should be committed to excellence in undergraduate and / or post graduate teaching, as well as a research output.
Responsibilities
It will be expected of the successful candidates to:
- Teach primarily under-graduate and / or post-graduate modules on the programme focus areas of the Department of Informatics;
- Supervise postgraduate Honours and mini-dissertation Masters students;
- Publish research articles in conference proceedings and internationally accredited journals;
- Conduct research in a highly productive manner;
- Pursue own studies and development;
- Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).
Lecturer
- A Masters degree in Informatics / Business Information Systems / Information Technology / Systems Engineering / Computer Science;
- Teaching or industry related experience;
- 1 Publication (peer reviewed article or peer reviewed conference paper); or
- Book chapter(s), recognized articles outputs or industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field.
- Same as for Lecturer, plus;
- A Doctorate in Informatics / Business Information Systems / Information Technology / Systems Engineering / Computer Science;
- At least three years tertiary education experience or three years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education;
- At least 2 articles published in DHET accredited journals or a DHET accredited book;
- At least 2 other publication outputs (peer reviewed conference paper(s) / book chapter(s) / industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field;
- Supervision / co-supervision of Masters students to completion or proven management experience in industry.
- Evidence of teaching excellence to large under graduate classes;
- Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience within the field of databases, database design, networks, structured query language, software programming.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za , and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A cover letter summarizing relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests;
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications
- A brief teaching portfolio;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Self-evaluation.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements
ENQUIRIES: Ms Malindi Ngubane, Tel: (012) 420 4270 (E-mail: Malindi.ngubane@up.ac.za) for application-related enquiries, and Prof Hanlie Smuts, Tel: (012) 420 3085 (E-mail: hanlie.smuts@up.ac.za) for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by (specified date), please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions
