Professor / Associate Professor and Head of Department (One post) - Department of Science, Mathemat

The incumbent will be responsible for:

The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;

• Management and promotion of the Department's research profile;
• Management and promotion of the Department's teaching and learning portfolio;
• Human resources and performance management of the Department;
• Ensuring scholarly academic and professional education and training;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at national and international levels;
• Management of the finance of the Department;
• Resource mobilisation for the Department to ensure its financial and operational sustainability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Relevant undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences (BSc. BSc (Ed)), B Ed  (Physics/Chemistry/Life Sciences) and/or Mathematics and/or ICT;

• A relevant doctoral degree;
• Appointable at Associate/Full Professor level;
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience;
• Experience in curriculum development;
• Postgraduate supervision experience;
• Publications in a field relevant to the Department;
• Active participation in a research field relevant to the Department;
• Membership of national and international organisations relevant to the Department;
• Peer recognition in a field relevant to the Department.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Managerial skills and competencies;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Diversity management skills;
• International networks.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• NRF-rating;
• Managerial/leadership experience at a tertiary institution;
• A strong teaching record in one of the Department's field of specialisation;
• Experience in teacher development;
• Academic status and international recognition in the relevant discipline.

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.

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;
• Teaching portfolio;
• Your vision for the Department.

Candidates are expected to make a 10-minute presentation to the Appointments Committee on his/her vision of the Department. 

By applying, candidates agree to the appointment process as set out in the relevant UP policy document. This process can be accessed at http://www.up.ac.za/services/personnel/policies/w113E.doc. Although candidates will be appointed permanently as Professor or Associate Professor, the headship is a fixed-term appointment of four years. Preference will be given to the incumbent for re-appointment for a second term.

CLOSING DATE

2 November 2018, No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES

Prof CT Sehoole, Tel: (012) 420 2327, Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2018, 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.