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SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
 
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
 
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 
 
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a newly established university providing holistic Health Sciences Education, situated at Garankuwa. The following position is currently available. 
 
PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 POST) 
REF: 38/2019/NGM/P5/6 
 
 
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration, quality assurance, clinical training/work integrated learning, academic management, health and safety management and the development of research capacity within the department/school in order to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/school and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the following key performance areas below: 
 
REQUIREMENTS
PROFESSOR
 An appropriate PhD in Computer Science or Information Technology degree or equivalent 
 Eight (8) to ten (10) years for full Professor in teaching and learning, community engagement and research 
 A research track record with publications in accredited journals 
 A track record of postgraduate student supervision and throughput 
 A track record of lecturing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels 
 A track record of involvement in curriculum development 
 Demonstration of innovation in the discipline will be an added advantage 
 Community engagement 
 Administration at programme and module level 
 A team player 
 
 
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 
 An appropriate PhD in Computer Science or Information Technology degree or equivalent 
 Five (5) years to seven (7) years in teaching and learning, community engagement and research 
 A research track record with publications in accredited journals 
 A track record of postgraduate student supervision and throughput 
 A track record of lecturing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels 
 A track record of involvement in curriculum development 
 Demonstration of innovation in the discipline will be an added advantage 
 Community engagement 
 Administration at programme and module level 
 A team player 
 
COMPETENCIES
 Technical/professional knowledge and skill 
 Strategic direction and leadership 
 Resource management 
 Personal impact, stature and credibility 
 Building strategic alliances and partnerships 
 Strategic decision making and problem solving 
 Aligning performance for success 
 Mentoring and coaching 
 Professional and ethical standards 
 Client relations 
 Facilitating change 
 Continuous improvement 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
 Teaching and learning 
  • Research and utilise new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching and Learning
  • Contribute and participate in curriculum development and review 
  • Review assessment methods 
  • Revise and submit programmes for accreditation 
  • External examining and invitations to teach externally 
 Research 
  • Managing research programmes 
  • Postgraduate supervision 
Research fundraising and stewardship to donors 
 Community engagement, partnerships and collaboration 
 Academic student development 
  • Coordinate strategies and plans for students at risk 
  • Develop intervention strategies 
  • Make referrals where necessary 
  • Consultation services to postgraduate students and staff 
 Personal professional development 
 Resources management 
  • Human resources, budget, finance and procurement 
 Monitoring, evaluation and reporting 
 Contribute to the overall development of SMU 


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Closing date: 12 July 2019
 
Applications from Employment Agencies will not be considered. 
 
SMU offers a competitive total guaranteed package, inclusive of a range of benefits such as medical aid and pension fund. 
 
Applications from Employment Agency will not be considered. 
 
Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mrs NG Motsamai, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204 or e-mail applications in MS Word format, to hr.recruitment1@smu.ac.za
 
The applications must be posted OR hand delivered (put in an application box) to: 
Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Garankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 68, MEDUNSA, 0204 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. 
 
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3893 
 
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful.

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