Associate Professor : Information Technology (Re-advertisement)

Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyWes-Kaap, South Africa

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Associate Professor : Information Technology (Re-advertisement)

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for curriculum development, supervision of postgraduate students, lecturing and involvement in research in the related field of Computer Science and Information Technology and running the day-to-day affairs of the IT Department. The responsibilities also include providing academic leadership in specific areas of Computer Science and Information Technology, administration and management of subject tuition and management of staff members assigned to the department / Research Projects.

The appointed person will also support faculty research initiatives by undertaking research that contributes to the faculty's strategic objectives. The candidate will also be responsible for raising the standard of scholarship and research in the Department of Information Technology by initiating research projects in the field, providing mentorship for junior staff members, and supervising postgraduate students up to the doctoral level. In addition, the incumbent will perform all academic functions, including teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students, community engagement, curriculum development, academic administration, and conducting research.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A relevant Doctoral Degree in Computer Science and / or Information Technology (The candidate must have obtained all undergraduate underpinning qualifications within the field of study)
At least six (6) years of teaching experience in Higher Education
A track record of successful supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students to completion within the IT Domain
A track record of publications in accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings over the last five years

Recommendation

A record of examining Master’s or Doctoral work

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Lectures subjects within the field of Computer Science / Information Technology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Provide academic leadership in the department

Be involved in curriculum design and development at Department or Faculty level

Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department

Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department

Participate in research and research capacity building

Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum

Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on co-operative education, new techniques / technologies, and research projects

Provide support for Work-integrated learning and monitoring

Risk management and related activities

Assist with marketing and recruitment activities

Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

General Information

Closing Date : 02 November 2025

Applications accepted via the link below :

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Associate Professor • Wes-Kaap, South Africa