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Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract), Research and Post Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Education - (8788)

Job Title:

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract), Research and Post Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Education

Faculty:
Education

Department:

Education:

Research & Postgrad

• Mowbray Campus
  - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
• Wellington Campus
  - Wellington, WC ZA

Job Type: Permanent

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only):
To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 19/7/2026

Reporting to the Dean, the incumbent will be responsible for promoting research and scholarship in the Faculty through, for example, developing the research capacity and skills of the academic staff and students to achieve the targeted research outputs of the Faculty; achieving postgraduate enrolments and postgraduate goals, and promoting innovation and technology transfer. Creating a vibrant and conclusive research environment in the faculty.

• Overall leadership and responsibility for Faculty Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) with oversight from the Dean, and in close liaison with the DVC: RTI and associated RTI directorates.
• Assist the Dean in compiling an overall research strategy for the faculty.
• Implement and ensure Faculty adherence to CPUT RTI policy.
• Plan and provide oversight in conjunction with department heads, to Adjunct Professors, research fellows and postdoctoral fellows.

The Head of Department must take a leadership role within the department for managing, leading and providing direction to a team of academics and support staff. Management of the department as a member of the Faculty Executive. Ensure that the Department and Faculty strategic goals are realized in line with the institutional strategic goals. In addition to meeting the core academic expectations, the incumbent should manage the department effectively and efficiently, in line with the CPUT policies and procedures including but not limited to (i) academic leadership, (ii) research management;

(iii) HR staff management, (iv) financial management and (v) student management. It is expected that new and creative ideas will bring innovation and further developments to the department to maintain an environment of leaders for the future.

Minimum Requirements:
Associate Professor

• A Doctorate degree in any of the specialization areas of the Faculty of Education.
• At least six (6) years’ relevant experience at university level, comprising of proven academic management experience/ research management experience.
• Outstanding record of research outputs:
  Publications in peer-reviewed accredited journals, presentation of papers at professional conferences, successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students relevant to the Education field.
• Recipient of research grants and awards.
• Experience as an external examiner/moderator.
• Proven ability to manage projects and project teams at the institution.
• Knowledge of the HEQSF processes.

Recommendations:
Associate Professor

• A NRF Rating C or higher.
• High standing nationally or internationally.
• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level.

Minimum Requirements:
Senior Lecturer

• A Doctorate degree in any of the specialization areas of the Faculty of Education.
• At least four (4) years’ relevant experience at university level, comprising of proven academic management/research management experience.
• Publications in peer-reviewed accredited journals, presentation of papers at professional conferences, successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students relevant to the Education field.
• Recipient of research grants and awards.
• Proven ability to manage projects and project teams at the institution.
• Knowledge of the HEQSF processes.

Recommendations:
Senior Lecturer

• Experience as external examiner/moderator.
• A NRF Rating C or higher.
• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level.

Minimum Requirements:
Head of Department

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