Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Department of Informatics (1 post) (Re-advertisement) - 25160

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS

SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (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.

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.

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (full-time position)

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 under-graduate and / or post-graduate modules on the programme focus areas of the Department of Informatics;
• Supervise postgraduate Masters and Doctoral students;
• Consistently publish research articles in internationally accredited journals;
• Conduct research in a highly productive manner;
• Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant research areas;
• Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
• Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

Minimum Requirements

Senior Lecturer

• A Doctorate in Informatics / Business Information Systems / Information Technology / Computer Science;
• Publications in accredited journals and conferences;
• Active in postgraduate supervision.

Associate Professor

• Same as for senior lecturer, plus;
• A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students;
• An established and nationally recognised record of research supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• 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, data warehousing, business intelligence, structured query language.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

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 summarising 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.

CLOSING DATE: 1 August 2023

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms M Ngubane, Tel: (012) 420 4270 for application-related enquiries, and Prof H Smuts contact person. Tel: (012) 420 3798/ hanlie.smuts@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 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.

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