Lecturer (Two posts) - Department of Information Science

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE

LECTURER (TWO POSTS)

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of Information Science has one lectureship available in the Information Science sub-discipline, and one in the Publishing Studies sub-discipline.

The incumbents will be responsible for:

• Teaching and curriculum development:
  • Information Science: Information Ethics, Competitive Intelligence, and Information Behaviour at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
  • Publishing Studies: Contemporary Publishing Studies and Publishing History at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Research:
  • Information Science: Participation in group and individual research projects in Information Ethics, Competitive Intelligence, and Information Behaviour;
  • Publishing Studies: Participation in group and individual research projects;
• Administration, both sub-disciplines:
  • General administration at departmental level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Information Science sub-discipline:
  • A Master’s degree in Information Science (MIS) or a Master’s degree in Information Technology (M.IT);
  • At least five years of teaching experience at tertiary level in Information Ethics, Competitive Intelligence and Information Behaviour;
  • Proven local or international conference participation.
• Publishing Studies sub-discipline:
  • A Master’s degree in Publishing Studies, or a closely related field;
  • At least five years of teaching experience at tertiary level in contemporary Publishing Studies and Publishing History;
  • Proven local or international conference participation.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Information Science sub-discipline:
  • Knowledge of advanced theories in Information Ethics, Competitive Intelligence, and Information Behaviour;
• Publishing Studies sub-discipline:
  • Knowledge of advanced theories of Publishing Studies and of relevant research methodologies; 
• Both sub-disciplines:
  • Knowledge and experience of blended teaching methodologies and a learning management system;
  • Knowledge of research methodologies;
  • Good communication skills and a high level of language proficiency;
  • Knowledge of and practical skills in IT systems used in the specified sub-discipline’s environments;
  • A high level of computer and information literacy competence;
  • Teamwork.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Both sub-disciplines:
  • Good progress with a doctorate.

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 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 comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• 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: 8 February 2017

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

ENQUIRIES:  Prof Archie L Dick, Tel: (012) 420 2961

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­30 April 2017, 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.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.