Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research, and leadership in the ICT discipline.
Key Performance Areas:
Professor:
The provision of outstanding and inspirational leadership to the School and University.
The provision of strategic leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up-to-date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
The provision of outstanding leadership in research at School of Faculty level.
A high level of research activity and the production of accredited research outputs.
The development of a strong research group with postgraduate students who complete in the minimum time.
Track record of successful fundraising for research.
The provision of strategic leadership in engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.
Associate Professor:
The provision of strategic leadership at the level of School and Qualification.
The provision of leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up-to-date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
The provision of leadership in research at a school level.
Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
Engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.
Minimum Requirements:
Professor:
Doctoral qualification in Computer Science or any ICT-related field.
15 years' experience at university with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
An outstanding record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and invited presentations at national and international conferences.
An extensive record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' and Doctoral level with some of these students publishing their research.
A strong record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies.
Extensive application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Associate Professor:
Doctoral qualification in Computer Sciences or any ICT-related field.
10 years at university with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
An extensive record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and invited presentations at national and international conferences.
A substantial record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' and Doctoral level with some of these students publishing their research.
Participation in and leadership of learned societies.
Extensive application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Key Competencies
A sound knowledge of the theory and application of ICT discipline.
Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Understanding of contemporary theories of teaching and learning in higher education, with demonstrated skills in tutoring or mentoring.
Research Supervision of Master's degrees
A good record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies.
Personal Attributes
People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date
15/1/2026