NMU Vacancies 2024 Employment News [X10 Posts]

• A Masters qualification in philosophy or related field with a 70% Average
• Proof of registration for a PhD or concrete evidence that candidate will be registering within a year of appointment for PhD philosophy or related fields or an intention to register within a year of appointment in ethics/ ethics of technology or related fields
• Some teaching or tutoring experience in the discipline Philosophy
• Potential to publish academically
• Shortlisted candidates may be requested to undergo some form of competency assessment

Senior Lecturer

A Doctoral degree in Information Technology (or related discipline), with at least 3 years of relevant working experience.

Evidence of a research track record, in line with the level of the post, must include articles published in accredited journals and subject-specific accredited conference proceedings.

A track record of successful postgraduate student supervision.

Substantial relevant experience in which competency has been gained in line with the relevant post.

Lecturer

A Master’s degree in Information Technology (or related discipline) with at least 2 years of relevant and/ or related working experience.

Evidence of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Evidence of involvement in research and/or engagement Industry experience would be advantageous.

Masters degree in Information Technology or related qualification with at least 2 years relevant working experience. Relevant experience in which competency has been gained in line with the relevant post.

Experience in lecturing would be advantageous.

Experience as a manager in a CISCO or other network academy will be advantageous

Associate Professor

• Doctorate in the field related to the core purpose of the job
• 3 years extensive relevant demonstrable experience in the core functions of the job; preferably in a higher education, science council or relevant industry environment.
• Proven accredited research, innovation, and creative output record in the field of AI.
• Successfully supervised a sustained number of Honours, and Masters or Doctoral postgraduate students.
• Record of successful grants/funding applications

• Be 40 years or younger

• Prospective candidates should have a master’s degree

Post-specific requirements for Lecturer in Visual Arts and Entrepreneurship (Theory):

• Applicable and relevant qualification equivalent to NQF level 9 (e.g. master’s degree) in Art History, Art Theory, Visual Studies or related field (SAQA evaluation of foreign qualifications must accompany the application)

• Intention to register or be registered for a doctoral degree

• At least 1 year teaching experience

• 2 research output units during the previous 5 years OR 1 research output unit* during the previous 3 years OR rated by NRF as a researcher (academics) – note that the output criteria will be waived if a master’s degree was obtained within the last 2 years.

• A Masters Degree in Architecture M.Arch or a Masters in Technology M.Tech with a related Thesis research topic around the Design of a Technologically driven building or are repository of Digital knowledge systems;
• Should have graduated from the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) accredited institution.
• Meet the requirement of the nGAP programme with an average of at least 70% for their Masters degree.
• Demonstrable the ability to become a successful academic.
• nGAP appointees must be South African citizens or permanent residents in South Africa.
• The appointment will fall under the Department’s transformation agenda as motivated in its nGAP approved application, and shortlisting processes will align with the institution’s transformation and equity policies.
• Must have a professional registration (professional Architect) with SACAP or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years professional practice experience.
• The applicant must submit their academic results and a A3 portfolio of his/her selected work undertaken in private practice (Technological Architectural experience will be given preferences).
• The successful candidate MUST register for a PhD/Doctorate in Architecture within the field of Digital Technologies immediately on appointment.

• MEng /MSc in Engineering (Mechatronics) with BEng or BSc in Engineering (Mechatronics).
• The Masters must be achieved with a minimum average of 70%.
• Be registered for, or qualify to register for a PhD in Mechatronics.
• Lecturing and / or industry experience will be an added advantage.
• A research record of peer-reviewed publications will be a recommendation.

Masters degree in Information Technology or equivalent with at least 2 years relevant working experience. Relevant experience in which competency has been gained in line with the relevant post.

Experience in lecturing would be advantageous.

Experience as a manger in a CISCO or other network academy will be advantageous.

Doctorate degree in Information Technology / Computing Sciences.

At least 3 years relevant academic experience in which competency has been gained. Experience in various Software Development environments including in the .Net environment.

Evidence of a research portfolio which must include accredited research output (papers published in accredited journals and subject-specific conference proceedings).

Track record of successfully completed postgraduate student supervision.

Sound knowledge in the theory and application of Artificial Intelligence including software, hardware, technical as well as human aspects will be an advantage.

Masters in Information Technology or Computer Science with minimum average of 70% required and will be expected to be registered for a PhD within 3 months of appointment.

Interest in Artificial Intelligence technologies and ability to engage in Applied Artificial Intelligence research a requirement.

Experience with Internet programming, Python, C#, and database design an advantage.

Sound knowledge in the theory and application of Artificial Intelligence including software, hardware, technical as well as human aspects will be an advantage.

Having both lecturing as well as industry experience an advantage.

Applicants should provide clear information about their research and teaching experience.