University of Pretoria Professor and Head of Department – Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
University of Pretoria
Professor and Head of Department – Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
INTRODUCTION
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
PEROMNES JOB LEVEL 004
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Succesful candidate will be responsible for:
The strategic, academic and operational managing of the Department
Strategically developing and marketing the Department to increase its African and international standing
Promoting the Department’s research profile
Ensuring scholarly academic and professional education and training
Fundraising for departmental activities
Improving the Department’s diversity and Employment Equity (EE) profile.
CLOSING DATE: 09 April 2021
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A relevant doctorate with at least ten year’s relevant experience
- Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional associations
- Academic status and both national and international recognition in the relevant discipline
- A proven research and publication record and peer recognition
- An appropriate vision for the Department
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Managerial skills and competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Diversity management skills
- The ability to lead research programmes
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- A clear statement on how the applicants research and teaching interests fits in with existing activities in the Department
- Managerial experience at a tertiary institution
- A strong research record in one of the Department’s research specialisation fields
SALARY DETAILS
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium