Requirements for Associate Professor level:
PhD in information systems (IS), computer science (CS), or information technology (IT).
Proven, up-to-date cybersecurity expertise maintained through continuous professional development, and industry practice.
Solid evidence of a substantial body of recent research output in high-impact publications, including cybersecurity, or cybersecurity related key IS areas.
Evidence of successfully graduating Masters students and preferably at least one PhD student.
Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with substantial teaching experience, at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Experience leading the implementation and or using educational technologies, including online delivery platforms.
Evidence of academic citizenship such as leadership and non-remunerated service within the cybersecurity and IS disciplines. This includes active engagement with academic, professional, or governmental bodies; governance roles in professional societies; and sustained contributions to the discipline through editorial work, refereeing, and research evaluation.
A track record of productive academic administration, academic leadership, staff management and mentoring.
Additional requirements for appointment at Professor level:
In addition to the requirements at Associate Professor level, the following:
The candidate must possess a sustained high national or an international reputation as an authority in the field of cybersecurity.
Evidence of successfully graduating Masters students and PhD students.
A proven track record of successfully attracting research funding.
Evidence of authoritative research impact and scholarly standing, which could be but is not limited to a National Research Foundation (NRF) rating or equivalent benchmark.
Demonstrable evidence of intellectual leadership within the discipline, and the broader academic community.
A distinguished contribution and standing in relevant professional endeavours or cybersecurity-related industry bodies.
Evidence of high-level management and leadership skills, supported by excellent interpersonal skills necessary for leading complex academic units.
Expectations of the successful applicant:
To teach and lead the Cybersecurity MCom programme and teach on broader IS modules.
Actively contribute to the Division's cybersecurity research.
Design and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, especially in cybersecurity and IS core areas.
Supervise research students, with an emphasis on cybersecurity aligned topics.
Academic citizenship, including administrative roles and mentorship within the Division. An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five years.
At the level of Professor, development of a cybersecurity research area, including the writing of research grant applications and attraction of research funds external to the university.