Job Description

Title of PositionAssociate ProfessorPost Number8021051Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Library and Information ScienceType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date21/7/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasAssociate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Library & Information ScienceFaculty of Arts and HumanitiesUniversity of the Western CapeThe faculty of Arts and Humanities, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary approaches.The Department of Library & Information Science is committed to promoting and transforming Library and Information (LIS) services in South Africa and has a reputation of offering excellent professional, dynamic and contemporary LIS programmes at both the undergraduate and post graduate levels conforming to IFLA's professional LIS Education guidelines, IFLA/UNESCO's Public Library Manifesto and to the BLIS Standards prescribed by the Council of Higher Education.The successful candidate for Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the LIS discipline especially Information Literacy, Information Literacy Education, Document description, ICTs in libraries, Open Scholarship, Digital curation, Research Data Management and Research Methods.
• Conduct research and publish in the LIS discipline
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Evidence of integration of community engagement
• Technological and digital proficiencies in the LIS environment

Minimum RequirementsAssociate Professor:

• PhD or equivalent, in the field of LIS.
• Demonstrated experience (at least eight [8] years) in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the fields of Information Literacy, Information literacy education, Document description, ICTs in libraries, Open Scholarship, Digital curation, Research data management and Research methods.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of LIS - at least 10-15 articles in accredited journals and/or books published in reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision - at least five (5) MLIS students graduated and one (1) PhD LIS student graduated.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably an international presence in his/her discipline.

Senior Lecturer

• PhD or equivalent, in the field of LIS.
• Demonstrated experience (at least 3 - 5 years) in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the fields of Information Literacy, Information literacy education, Document description, ICTs in libraries, Open Scholarship, Digital curation, Research data management and Research methods.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of LIS - at least 4-5 articles in accredited journals and/or books published in reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision - at least two (2) MLIS students graduated.
• Evidence of the integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably an international presence in his/her discipline.

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.zaDISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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