Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.

 According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people- centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.

 The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT  

POST NUMBER: H404

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 

• Doctorate Degree and undergraduate study in the field of Human Resources Management
• At least 7 years teaching experience in the field of Human Resources Management
• A minimum of seven DHET accredited publications/creative outputs over the preceding three years
• Successful postgraduate supervision of at least two Masters’ students and one Doctorate student.
• The standard achieved in each of the abovementioned must be of a high level.
• Recipient of grant awards
• Evidence of leadership in community organizations and participation in activities in the wider community relating specifically to the academic discipline of the candidate and/or involvement in significant community activities in professional, cultural, religious, sporting, developmental, and other fields.
• Bibliometrics to evaluate the quality of research outputs.

A candidate for an Associate Professorship must show proof of having been recognized as a very competent teacher as evidenced by:

• Exceptional knowledge of his or her subject matter/discipline.
• Excellent classroom and tutorial performance.
• Effective utilization of innovative teaching and assessment methods
• Very good communication and human relations Skills.
• Excellent performance as an academic advisor who encourages active learning among students
• Pedagogical teaching philosophy.
• Effective design and development of curriculum.
  

SENIOR LECTURER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctorate Degree and undergraduate study in the field of Human Resources Management
• At least 5 years teaching experience in the field of Human Resources Management
• Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision. 
• Good communication and lecturing skills
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• All of the above have to consistent with the University’s Staff Promotions Policy. 

 OTHER COMPETENCIES (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR /SENIOR LECTURER)

 Ability to set high standards and work to achieve success.

• Ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address work-related problems.
• Ability to strictly follow work regulations.
• Show high levels of professionalism at all times, display a good-natured attitude and work well with colleagues.
• Demonstrate a student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
• Ability to effectively use online platforms like MS Teams and Moodle in teaching and learning.
• Ability to effectively communicate and express issues with clarity.

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strategic planning skills.
• People management skills.
• Conflict handling capability.
• Organisational skills.
• Business management acumen.
• Understanding of higher education environment.t
• Well-developed network within industry and sphere of expertise.
• Ability to provide leadership and to operate independently.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR /SENIOR LECTURER)

• Provide leadership towards the department’s strategic plan on teaching, research and engaged scholarship.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with Human Resources Management in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Human Resources Management.
• Conduct research and publish in high impact DHET-accredited journals.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the department.
• Supervise Master’s dissertations and PhD theses (Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer)
• Present at accredited conferences, workshops and seminars to enhance scholarly knowledge.
• Develop collaborative relationships with relevant external stakeholder from government, civic society, industry and other professional organisations.
• Serve in various administrative committees in the department, faculty and institution.
• Serve as a leader in mentoring others in teaching, learning and research.
• Give guidance in curriculum design and implementation in the department and faculty. Promote community engagement within the Department
• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of modules offered, at all levels and associated with the programme in the Department
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Management / Entrepreneurship in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Management and Entrepreneurship
• Plan and organize educational field trips for students
• Supervise and co-supervise postgraduate students
• Promote community engagement within the department
• General administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department

LECTURER

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree and undergraduate study in the field of Human Resources Management
• At least 3 years teaching experience in the field of Human Resources Management
• Evidence of teaching and record of research publications in accredited journals.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Strong mathematical background and a good academic record.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD.
• A proven track record of research with having produced/published a research output in the preceding three years.
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community engagement.

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LECTURER)

• Preference would be given to holders with a PhD qualification.
• Commercial or industrial related experience
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning
• Availability to work at other DUT campuses, in the evenings and weekends and sometimes away from campus.
• Conduct teaching, learning and assessment using a blended mode
  

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Provide leadership towards the department’s strategic plan on teaching, research and engaged scholarship.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with Human Resources Management in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Human Resources Management.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the department.
  
• Present at accredited conferences, workshops and seminars to enhance scholarly knowledge.
• Develop collaborative relationships with relevant external stakeholder from government, civic society, industry and other professional organisations.
• Serve in various administrative committees in the department, faculty and institution.
• Serve as a leader in mentoring others in teaching, learning and research.
• Give guidance in curriculum design and implementation in the department and faculty. Promote community engagement within the Department
• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of modules offered, at all levels and associated with the programme in the Department
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Management / Entrepreneurship in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Management and Entrepreneurship
• Plan and organize educational field trips for students
  
• Promote community engagement within the department
• General administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strategic planning skills.
• People management skills.
• Conflict handling capability.
• Organisational skills.
• Business management acumen.
• Understanding of higher education environment.t
• Well-developed network within industry and sphere of expertise.
• Ability to provide leadership and to operate independently.

 OTHER COMPETENCIES (LECTURER)

 Ability to set high standards and work to achieve success.

• Ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address work-related problems.
• Ability to strictly follow work regulations.
• Show high levels of professionalism at all times, display a good-natured attitude and work well with colleagues.
• Demonstrate a student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
• Ability to effectively use online platforms like MS Teams and Moodle in teaching and learning.
• Ability to effectively communicate and express issues with clarity.

Contact Person                                       :     Pirya Naidoo/Maud Mthembu

Contact Email                                         :     careers@dut.ac.za

Status of Academic Position                    :     Permanent

Salary                                                       :     Market Related

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be
• Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.

 CLOSING DATE: 15 DECMBER 2024

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