Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract) - (Re[...]

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract) - (Re-advertisement) - (7207) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract) - (Re-advertisement) Faculty Department Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Maritime Studies & Survival Centre Campus/ Location Job Type Permanent Occupational Function Number of Positions 1 Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) To be confirmed Advert Closing Date 5/5/2024 Job Purpose The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department as a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer and will be appointed as a rotational HOD in line with the rotational HOD guideline for a 5-year period.Head of Department (HOD)1. HOD responsibility: The person should be eligible to be appointed as the rotating HOD and 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.Senior Lecturer/ LecturerLecturing, Research, Community Engagement, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Supervision in the Department of Maritime Engineering2. Teaching: The person must be able to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and produce prospective Maritime Studies and Marine Engineering graduates (1) are recognized by SAMSA and (2) able to advance to higher qualifications in these fields when available.3. Research: The person must be active in research, and successfully supervise undergraduate final year research projects; and postgraduate students. Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum requirements (Head of Department)A Masters qualification in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral qualification or proof of registration for doctoral qualification.A minimum of 5 years' experience at a senior level in a relevant industrial environment or 5 years' higher education lecturing and research experience (3 of which must be as a Senior Lecturer or above; and 2 must include management experience related to the functions of an HOD i.e., academic management; curriculum development; quality assurance and accreditation processes; financial and HR management of a Department)Recommendation:Preference will be given to candidates registered with the South African Maritime Safety Authority with Seagoing Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2.Preference will be given to candidates that have been involved in SAMSA accreditation processes both internally and externally.Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above.A track record in research output in accredited journals.Minimum Requirements (Senior Lecturer):A doctoral qualification in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or related field.At least 4 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 4 years related industry experience at the senior level or a combination of the two.Demonstrable evidence of publications (peer reviewed) in the Maritime, Marine Engineering, or related fieldTrack record of successful postgraduate supervisionEvidence of appropriate academic and research leadership.(The selection panel's assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria)Recommendation:Preference will be given to candidates registered with the South African Maritime Safety Authority with Seagoing Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2Preference will be given to candidates experienced in SAMSA accreditation processes both internally and externally.Minimum Requirements (Lecturer):A Masters qualification in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or related field.At least 2 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 2 years related industry experience or a combination of the two.Recommendation:Preference will be given to candidates registered with the South African Maritime Safety Authority with Seagoing Certificate of Competency Seagoing Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 or Class 3 (plus 12 months serving as Officer of the Watch -applicable to Class 3 holders only)Preference will be given to candidates experienced in SAMSA accreditation processes both internally and externally. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities Head of Department1. Academic leader of the department2. Representative of the department to the rest of the university community3. Representative of the university leadership in the departments Representative of the university to external bodies4. Financial management and management of the budget Human resource management5. Academic management and academic administration Quality promotion and quality management6. Academic planning and the development of the departmental PQM7. Implementation of OHS Act8. Professional development of academic and support staff9. Implementation of the performance management system10. Management of research and innovation activities11. Management of workplace-based learning and service learning12. Management of stakeholder partnerships13. Initiating and engaging in fundraising activities14. Overseeing marketing and recruitment strategy of the department15. Development of a departmental strategic plan and overseeing its implementation. Senior Lecturer1. Teaching and learning2. Research and Innovation capacity building3. Participate in curriculum development of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications4. Preparation and participation in quality assurance and professional body accreditations5. Successful recruitment and supervision of postgraduate students6. Successful sourcing of external national and international funding7. Develop and maintain national and international industry linkages LecturerAssisting with the coordination of all academic activities relating to the Nautical Science / Marine Engineering / Maritime Studi qualifications, but not limited to:1. Lecturing2. Curriculum Development3. Academic Development4. Academic Administration5. Conduct Research6. Participation in SAMSA/EMSA & DHET accreditation7. Participation in Quality Assurance reviews and activities8. Participation in Industry Advisory Committees and Partnerships9. Personal and Professional Development10. Assisting with WIL and service- learning initiativesLeadership and decision making skillsExcellent command of English language and communicationTechnical/Professional knowledge and skillsGood organizational and time management skillsCoaching and Mentoring skillsKnowledge and understanding of the latest technology and development in the fields of Maritime Studies and Marine EngineeringTeamwork and cooperationQuality of Work and ReliabilityJob Knowledge/Technical knowledgeSupport of diversityFlexibility in a changing environmentAdditional1. Applicants must meet the Ad Hominem Promotions criteria at the relevant level of each one of the above as spelt out in the Ad Hominem Promotions policy (Academic level to be determined through the application of institutional ad hominem criteria). General Information Closing Date: 26 April 2024 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. Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.We are also the largest university in the province.

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