TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Professor/Associate Professor & HOD

Durban-University-of-Technolog

Job Description

Faculty of Health Sciences Professor / Associate Professor & HOD

Minimum Requirements:

  • PhD in Applied Management or equivalent field and a minimum of 10 years' teaching experience
  • Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
  • Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research group/s.
  • Sustained track record of external funding.
  • Evidence of collaborative linkages.
  • Evidence of external engagement.
  • Good communication and lecturing skills.
  • A strong passion for teaching and research.
Summary of Duties
  • Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
  • Development of learning material for different courses.
  • Actively involved in research and research activities.
  • Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
  • Participation in community engagement projects.
  • Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
  • Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.
Associate Professor

Minimum Requirements:

  • PhD in Applied Management or equivalent field and a minimum of 7 years' teaching experience.
  • Evidence of a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
  • Track record of external funding. Good communication and lecturing skills.
  • A strong passion for teaching and research.
Summary of Duties
  • Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
  • Development of learning material for different courses.
  • Actively involved in research and research activities.
  • Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
  • Participation in community engagement projects.
  • Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
  • Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.
Head of Department

Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance Appointment at Professor/ Associate Professor

Minimum requirements:

  • A PhD in the relevant discipline
  • Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department Associate Professors, Professors
  • Five (5) years' experience in higher education and academic leadership Scholarship leadership and scholarship
Summary of duties
  • Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.
  • Managing and supervising staff which includes:
  • The allocation of
  • Leave management.
  • Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student centred department.
  • Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
  • Appointment of part-time and replacement Programme and project
  • Enhancing Faculty projects g. Post graduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, Orientation and Graduation.
  • To provide leadership to the department with respect of teaching & learning and research.

Contact Person: MN Mthembu

Email:

Publication: Internal and External

Closing Date: 30 JUNE 2026

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University's equity policy.

The University reserves the right not to appoint.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R40,578/month
R27,328 to R58,617/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Instructing Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Learning Active Listening
Common Technologies
Google Workspace Google Docs Microsoft Word 365 Adobe Captivate Articulate 360 Blackboard Learn Ultra Dentrix HCPCS Level II