Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Computer Science

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME (NGAP)

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER

Please note that this is a re-advertisement.

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.

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Higher Education and Training's Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) was a welcome and timely initiative for higher education institutions. Phase 4 of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) has been approved by the DHET and 5 positions were allocated to the University of Pretoria (UP). The aim of this advertisement is two-fold, namely to recruit the most talented young academics to contribute to teaching and research excellence and simultaneously to improve the equity profile of the University, which constitutes an important aspect of UP's Strategic Plan. Consequently, the University invites talented South African applicants with a recently obtained Master's or PhD degree or who are currently enrolled or plan to enrol for a PhD degree and who are from the under-represented designated groups to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be required to:

• Participate in a formal development programme aimed at strengthening his/her aspirations and skills as a researcher and lecturer;
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students;
• Conduct collaborative research in their research specialisation areas;
• Play an active role as an academic, nationally and internationally;
• Complete his/her PhD studies where these have not yet been completed;
• Assume limited administration responsibilities in the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER:

• A Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline;
• Illustrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
• Illustrate strong potential to become an established researcher.

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A relevant doctoral degree;
• Teaching experience;
• Proven record of publications.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Proven communications skills;
• Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
• Proven record of national and international teamwork;
• Leadership potential.

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

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV (utilising the UP format downloadable from the University website);
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• At the level of Senior Lecturer, names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 7 June 2019

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

ENQUIRIES: Ms Natashia Naidoo, Tel: (012) 420 5058

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by end of 31 August 2019, 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 verification of personal credentials. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.