Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of this position is to:

• participate in teaching, learning facilitation, supervision, research and engagement activities related to human-technology interaction and digital innovation.
• provide strategic management and leadership in the Virtual Academy to ignite human-centred digital innovation initiatives and enhance staff and student competency to use digital technologies effectively and ethically.
• facilitate transdisciplinary, institution-wide collaboration to achieve the goals and vision of the Virtual Academy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teaching and learning facilitation with students and staff
• Promote and participate in scholarship, research and knowledge transfer, particularly related to the work and impact of the Virtual Academy
• Engagement and service
• Provide strategic leadership and management

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess expert knowledge of human-technology interaction and digital innovation and transformation in the higher education context.
• Advanced experience with relevant digital technologies and their application in a higher education context.
• Possess extensive experience in teaching and facilitating learning, and in developing formal and short learning programmes within the human-technology interaction and digital innovation domain.
• Have made contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and have recently published in books and in accredited national and international journals and conference proceedings.
• Possess experience in the successful supervision of Master’s and promotion of Doctoral candidates.
• Have strong people and collaborative project management skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have strong strategic leadership and change management skills.
• Have strong financial management and fund-raising skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctorate Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. human-technology interaction, technology/computer science, technology-enhanced education or a related relevant field).
• 3-7 years relavent experience
• Established academic track record comparable to that of a full or associate professor with diverse teaching, research, and engagement experience.

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• Cover letter
• Equity targeted groups to be specified on the advert

Contact information

Ongeziwe.Khatywa@mandela.ac.za Ongeziwe.Khatywa@mandela.ac.za