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Professor/ Associate Professor (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract)- Department of Food Science & Technology - (7847)

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Job Title

Professor/ Associate Professor (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract)- Department of Food Science & Technology

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Food Technology

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Academic

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

30/5/2025

Job Purpose

Professor/ Associate Professor: Develop and lead research in Food Science and Technology; strengthen research capacity through collaborations, mentorships, fundraising, and postgraduate recruitment and supervision; contribute to the Faculty goals in Learning & Teaching, Research, Community Engagement, and Academic Leadership.

Head of Department: The HOD must manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) HR and staff management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Professor/ Associate Professor

A doctoral degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification
A base qualification in Food Science or equivalent qualification
Higher Education experience of at least eight years (Professor) or six years (Associate Professor)
Research and postgraduate supervision commensurate with Institutional Promotion requirements for Professor/ Associate Professor, depending on the level applied for.

Head of Department:

Doctorate in Food Science or equivalent qualification
5 years’ relevant experience, 3 of which must be as Senior Lecturer or above
The 5 years mentioned above must include 2 years’ management experience related to the functions of a HOD (i.e. academic management, curriculum development, quality assurance and accreditation processes, financial and HR management in a Department)
Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Prof/ Associate Prof:

Teach at all levels of Food Science & Technology
Supervise Masters and Doctoral students
Participate in research projects and produce DHET-accredited publications
Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
Participate in curriculum development and Quality Assurance activities of the Department
Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Head of Department

Academic instruction
Research and postgraduate supervision
Academic management and administration
Budget and financial management
Human resources management
Leadership in research activities in the department
Community engagement and industry alliance & partnerships
Professional/personal development and implementation
Safety management
Project management
Policy development and implementation
Create a vision and provide leadership to the Department
Foster excellence and harmonious delivery of university teaching, research, service mandates and expectations
Any other responsibilities assigned by the Dean

Competencies

Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
Leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent command of English language and communication
Good organizational and time management skills
Coaching and Mentoring skills
Teamwork and cooperation
Quality of Work and Reliability
Support of diversity
Customer service
Flexibility in a changing environment

General Information

Closing date: 30 May 2025
For Enquiries: makin@cput.ac.za

NB: (1) In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g. Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor/), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.

(2) Internal applicants interested in Senior Lecturer/ Associate/Professor positions are encouraged to apply through the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS
IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO
SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE
LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR
APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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Professor/ Associate Professor (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract)- Department of Food Science & Technology - (7847)