Professor/Associate Professor: Ophthalmic Sciences

To contribute to, and drive, the research agenda for the Department and the Faculty. Will also be responsible for student supervision as well as curriculum development, lecturing and research in the related field of expertise

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements: 

• Doctoral degree in Optometry, Public Health, Epidemiology or related Health Science research field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in higher education
• A proven record of scientific research and publications
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students in a relevant Health Science discipline

Recommendations: 

• NRF rating
• Establishment (or membership) of an institutional research unit;
• Experience as Editor and/or Reviewer of academic/professional journal(s);
• Visiting scholar/researcher at international institution;
• Citations of candidate’s work;
• Production of/contribution to technical reports and/or registration of patents;
• Qualification/training in post-graduate supervision;
• Research related qualification e.g. data analysis, ethics etc.;
• Contribution to research capacity development;
• Experience as chair and/or member of research committee

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Leading research in the Department
• Undergraduate and postgraduate student supervision
• Research publication
• Fundraising for research projects
• External Liaison
• Effective Teaching
• Postgraduate program management
• Administration
• Mentoring of staff members for research capacity building
• Fundraising for research and development
• Lecturing and curriculum development in specialized subjects

Competencies

• Progressive and dynamic leadership qualities
• Strategic decision-making
• Strong research abilities
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• ICT skills including ability to use research software
• Excellent interpersonal skill and ability to develop a team
• Insight and awareness of ethical research practice
• Plan, coordinate and supervise academic activities to promote research
• Good management and administration abilities
• Person centred approach to coaching, mentoring and supervision
• Remain up-to-date with current trends in health sciences fields and education as well as research
• Ability to write funding proposals and manage research budgets

General Information

Closing Date: 02 September 2016

Enquiries: (021) 959 6265

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation.