FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (ONE POST) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
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.
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- The strategic, academic, leadership and transformation of the Department;
- Promoting, planning, organising, accreditation and managing of academic and research programmes and the Departments research profile;
- The recruitment and management of world class personnel;
- All financial activities including externally funded projects;
- Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at a local, national and international level and development of international partnerships;
- Marketing and growing the Department with the emphasis on student growth;
- Leading and promoting research intensity within the Department in terms of research outputs, international publications and PhD students.
Associate Professor:
- A PhD in Civil Engineering;
- Registration as a Professional Engineer;
- Expertise and research experience in one or more of the specialist areas of the research groups in the Department;
- A proven research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals and conference papers delivered internationally;
- At least six years experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
- A record of previous undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, including supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students;
- A well-establish and nationally recognised research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals;
- Evidence of sustained publications output (academic personnel);
- Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for journals and/or conferences
- An NRF rating is preferred.
- Same as for Associate Professor, plus;
- At least eight years experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
- A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including graduation of Doctoral students;
- A well-established and internationally recognised research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals with an average of 2 units published per year over the past 3 years;
- Evidence of conference papers delivered internationally;
- Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for ISI journals;
- An NRF rating is required for this level.
Experience in the following:
- High-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards;
- Managing and leadership activities;
- Marketing of technical projects to obtain research and development contracts and research funding;
- Professional knowledge and experience in the built/engineering environment sector;
- Managing the civil engineering and technical staff
- Accreditation processes;
- National and/or international collaboration;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
- Strong leadership and communication skills;
- International recognition;
- An exceptional research record in one of the departments research specialisation fields.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- Complete and updated Curriculum Vitae;
- A brief self-evaluation by the candidate;
- The candidates vision for the Department;
- A short teaching portfolio;
- Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidates academic and/or leadership qualities.
By applying, candidates agree to the appointment process as set out in the relevant UP policy document. This process can be accessed at http://www.up.ac.za/services/personnel/policies/w113E.doc .
Although candidates will be appointed permanently as Professor or Associate Professor, the headship is a fixed-term appointment of four years. Preference will be given to the incumbent for re-appointment for a second term.
CLOSING DATE: 27 March2023
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it is incomplete and does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Prof WJvdM Steyn, Tel: (012) 420 5318
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2023 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. All candidates agree to undergo personal credentials verification.
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.
