Job Description

UP Posting - Academic

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
SENIOR LECTURER (1 Post) In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Information Technology Environment that are taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department; Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise, or expanding existing research programmes; Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals; Supervising postgraduate master's and doctoral students within the research focus areas; Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature); Participating in the Department's community service programmes.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:

A PhD degree in Computer Science that follows on the previous qualification; At least three years tertiary education experience or three years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education; At least 2 articles published in DHET accredited journals or a DHET accredited book; At least 2 other publication outputs (peer reviewed conference paper(s) / book chapter(s) / industry recognised outputs in a commensurate field; Supervision / co-supervision of Master's students to completion or proven management experience in industry.


Recommendations/preferred requirements:

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in management of a Masters level programme in Data Science; Teaching experience in Honours and Masters level modules in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Natural Language Processing and Data Science; Conducted research specifically in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and the application thereof in Data Science.


Required Competencies (skills, knowledge) in specific areas of expertise:

Teaching in Artificial Intelligence related fields such as Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing; Specific research outputs in the field relating to Data Science; Registration at professional bodies recommended, for example ACM, IEEE.


ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:Evidence of teaching excellence; Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department's needs; Related industry work or consulting experience; NRF rating or have applied for one.


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 medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.



Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za



In applying for this post, please attach:A cover letter summarizing relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests; A comprehensive CV; Certified copies of qualifications; A brief teaching portfolio; 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.


CLOSING DATE: 21 March 2025

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

ENQUIRIES:Ms M Ngubane, Tel: (012) 420 4270 / malindi.ngubane@up.zc.za : for application-related enquiries, and Prof L Marshall, Tel: (012) 420 3624 / E-mail: linda.marshall@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.



Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2025, 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. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.