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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
 


​ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, INFORMATION SYSTEMS (REF. 20001465)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 15 September 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Accounting & Informatics
Business Unit: Information Systems
Minimum experience: Executive
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Information Technology
 
Job Description
Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.
According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial.” These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.
The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all it’s people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that has been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.
 
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POSTS.  THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH DUT WEBSITE
 
Department of Information Systems
Associate Professor (Information Systems)
Ref: Post 20000580
 
Minimum Requirements
Associate Professor:
  • A relevant Doctorate Degree and an undergraduate degree in Information Systems/Information Technology/Electronic Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science
  • A minimum of seven DHET accredited publications/creative output over the preceding three years;
  • Successful postgraduate supervision of at least two Master’s and one Doctorate
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in higher education
 
Recommendations:  
  • Teaching experience at a University of Technology
  • Teaching experience in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) discipline
  • Expertise in ICT
  • Experience in curriculum development
  • Experience in innovative teaching and learning technologies, including e-learning.
 
Summary of duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Teach and examine at undergraduate and post-graduate levels and supervise Master’s students in ICT related Programmes as assigned by the HOD and/or Programme Coordinator.
  • Carry out duties related to level coordination, curriculum development, teaching, research and community engagement.
  • Attend and contribute to Programme, Department, Faculty and University staff meeting, programme planning and promotion of the discipline.
  • Assume Headship responsibilities should circumstance demand for an appointee at the level of Professor, Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer; and
  • Contribute to the Programme’s research endeavours.
 
Salary: Market related plus benefits
Contact Person: G Govindasamy
Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za
Status of Position: Permanent
 
Applications should include:
  • A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
  • A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
  • Covering letter.
  • Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
  • Current contact information of referees
  • No manual applications will be accepted, and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
  • Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line
 
Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only and only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
 
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy”
 
The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment
 
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​PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 15 September 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Biotechnology & Food Technology
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SCIENCE
 
 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 Full Professor
  • Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
  • A distinguished scholar with an NRF C-rating is preferable.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of teaching experience at a university level.
  • Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of ten DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
  • Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of seven Master’s students and three Doctoral candidates.
  • Recipient of grant awards.
 
Associate Professor
  • Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of teaching experience at a university level.
  • Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of seven DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
  • Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of two Master’s students and one Doctoral candidate].
  • Recipient of grant awards.
 Senior Lecturer
  • Experience at a university level.
  • Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of three DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
  • Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of one Master’s student].
  • Recipient of grant awards.
 
Lecturer
  • Master's degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience at a university level.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Extensive experience/comprehensive knowledge of Enzyme Technology or Plant Biotechnology or Industrial Biotechnology, or Computational Biology, with a willingness to spearhead research in these areas.
  • Collaboration with local and international researchers.
  • Design and development of curricula for programmes.
  • Proficiency in blended teaching and learning.
  • Track record of interactions with industry and participation in community engagement projects.
 
SUMMARY OF DUTIES 
  • Teach Biology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Food Science/Biotechnology Programmes and to all faculties to which the Faculty of Applied Sciences renders a service in undergraduate and honours level programmes.
  • Manage/co-ordinate academic and research portfolios.
  • Supervise undergraduate/postgraduate students.
  • Participate in community engagement projects.
  • Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department.
 
"While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University's equity policy"
 
Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za
 
Closing date 15 September 2025
 
Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications.
1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates.
 
"The University reserves the right not to appoint"
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE