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Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract), Research and Post Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Education - (8788)

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Job Title

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract), Research and Post Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Education

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Education: Research & Postgrad

Campus/ Location

Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA

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

19/7/2026

Job Purpose

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer:

Reporting to the Dean, the incumbent will be responsible for promoting research and scholarship in the Faculty through, for example, developing the research capacity and skills of the academic staff and students to achieve the targeted research outputs of the Faculty; achieving postgraduate enrolments and postgraduate goals, and promoting innovation and technology transfer. Creating a vibrant and conclusive research environment in the faculty.
• Overall leadership and responsibility for Faculty Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) with oversight from the Dean, and in close liaison with the DVC: RTI and associated RTI directorates.
• Assist the Dean in compiling an overall research strategy for the faculty.
• Implement and ensure Faculty adherence to CPUT RTI policy.
• Plan and provide oversight in conjunction with department heads, to Adjunct Professors, research fellows and postdoctoral fellows.

Head of Department:

The Head of Department must take a leadership role within the department for managing, leading and providing direction to a team of academics and support staff. Management of the department as a member of the Faculty Executive. Ensure that the Department and Faculty strategic goals are realized in line with the institutional strategic goals. In addition to meeting the core academic expectations, the incumbent should manage the department effectively and efficiently, in line with the CPUT policies and procedures including but not limited to (i) academic leadership, (ii) research management; (iii) HR staff management, (iv) financial management and (v) student management. It is expected that new and creative ideas will bring innovation and further developments to the department to maintain an environment of leaders for the future.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor
• A Doctorate degree in any of the specialization areas of the Faculty of Education.
• At least six (6) years’ relevant experience at university level, comprising of proven academic management experience/ research management experience.
• Outstanding record of research outputs: Publications in peer-reviewed accredited journals, presentation of papers at professional conferences, successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students relevant to the Education field.
• Recipient of research grants and awards.
• Experience as an external examiner/moderator.
• Proven ability to manage projects and project teams at the institution.
• Knowledge of the HEQSF processes.

Recommendations: Associate Professor
• A NRF Rating C or higher.
• High standing nationally or internationally.
• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level.

Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer
• A Doctorate degree in any of the specialization areas of the Faculty of Education.
• At least four (4) years’ relevant experience at university level, comprising of proven academic management/research management experience.
• Publications in peer-reviewed accredited journals, presentation of papers at professional conferences, successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students relevant to the Education field.
• Recipient of research grants and awards.
• Proven ability to manage projects and project teams at the institution.
• Knowledge of the HEQSF processes.

Recommendations: Senior Lecturer
• Experience as external examiner/moderator.
• A NRF Rating C or higher.
• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level.

(The selection panel’s recommendation and assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria)

Minimum Requirements: Head of Department
• A Doctorate degree in any of the specialization areas of the Faculty of Education.
• A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience, of which three (3) years’ must be as a Senior Lecturer or above.
• The five (5) years mentioned above must include two (2) years management experience related to the functions of an HOD (i.e academic and research management, financial and HR management in a department.
• Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above which include a record of research outputs, publications in peer-reviewed accredited journals; presentations of papers at professional conferences).
• Successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students relevant to the Education field.
• Exposure to proposal writing and research funding applications.

Please note the appointment will be made in line with the institutional Rotational HOD guidelines.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Overall leadership and responsibility for RTI in the Faculty.
• Compilation and implementation of the research strategy for the faculty in support of Dean’s mandate.
• Co-ordination and facilitation of the allocation and appropriation of research funds within the Faculty (URF and
Confcom).
• Oversight, in conjunction with Department Heads, of Adjunct - Professors, Research Fellows and Postdoctoral Fellows.
• Oversight of the implementation of staff RTI related capacity development.
• Maintenance of quality, retention of postgraduate students and increase in postgraduate intake.
• Creation of an enabling research infrastructure in the faculty.
• Postgraduate supervision.
• Measurement of and report on RTI progress to the Dean, Faculty Board, and Senate Research Committee.
• Active pursuit of external funding opportunities.
• Ensuring enabling environment for research chairs and international partnerships.
• Oversight of the Honours programmes offered in the Faculty.
• Represent the Faculty in appropriate committees.
• Create an enabling research infrastructure in the Faculty.

Competencies

• Good communication skills in English.
• Passion for research and research capacity building.
• Excellent writing skills - demonstrable in report - writing and project proposal for funding.
• Leadership of research teams, research projects, Department/ Units.
• Excellent personal interaction skills.
• Academic leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Financial skills and budgeting.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Ability to work in a team and leading a team.
• Ability to lead and manage change.
• Ability to build strategic working relationships/Networking skills.
• Integrity, impact and energy.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

General Information

Closing date: 19 July 2026

For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on
lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351

NB: 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. 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.

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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Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract), Research and Post Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Education - (8788)