- Eastern Cape
- Salary: R90 576.00 - R115 753.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Education
- Reference: 111539
Vacancy Details
Employer: Rhodes University
The Department of Information Systems invites applications from eligible candidates at the level of Professor who are prepared and eligible to serve concurrently as the HoD.
The Department
Main Objectives
The Requirements
Professor
- PhD in Information Systems or equivalent.
- Professional experience in Information Systems or equivalent.
- At least ten years of teaching experience are required at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Master’s and PhD levels.
- Experience teaching Information Systems in one or more of the following disciplinary areas: Primary (Programming, Databases, Data Analytics, SQL, Information Systems Security; User experience (UX); Digital ethics; Systems Analysis).
- Research supervision of Master’s and PhD degrees to completion is required.
- An established research group/area.
- International profile in discipline.
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
- A willingness to head the department will be an advantage.
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and further particulars for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, which should include the following: -
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation, and contact information, which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- A strong and succinct motivation that tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or inquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2024.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum:
Professor
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R1 086 915
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 389 037
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.
Closing Date: 18 November 2024
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.
These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
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