Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.

According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people- centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.

The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, LAW & ECONOMICS (RIVERSIDE-PMB)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• APhD in Public Management/ Administration/ Local Government/ Supply Chain Management (NQF10)
• PublicAdministration/Management at undergraduate is a prerequisite
• Atleast 7 years teaching experience / professional 
• Aminimum of seven DHET accredited publications/creative outputs over the preceding three 
• Successfulcompleted postgraduate supervision of at least two Masters’ students and one Doctorate 
• At least 6 publications in national and or international DHET-accredited journals within the last 5 years. Evidence of publication including articles or book chapters.
• Thestandard achieved in each of the abovementioned must be of a high 
• Evidenceof leadership in community organizations and participation in activities in the wider community relating specifically to the academic discipline of the candidate and/or involvement in significant community activities in professional, cultural, religious, sporting, developmental, and other fields.
• Bibliometricsto evaluate the quality of research 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strategicplanning 
• Peoplemanagement 
• Conflicthandling 
• Organisational
• Businessmanagement 
• Understandingof higher education 
• Well-developednetwork within industry and sphere of 
• Abilityto provide leadership and to operate

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Public sector or Public Finance related experience.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning
• Availability to work at other DUT campuses and in the evenings.
• Recipient of grant awards.
• Conduct teaching, learning and assessment using a blended mode
• An NRF rating or potential to obtain an NRF rating.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Reportsto the HOD: Public Management, Law & Economics and supports the HOD in the day to day management of the Department

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Contributeto the leadership and strategic development of the DUT: Public Management, Law & Economics towards realisation of the University’s strategic direction (2020-2030).
• Manageand develop the School’s academic portfolio, and contribute to the development of the wider University academic portfolio.
• Providequality customer support by developing the DUT: Public Management, Law & Economics academic reputation, provide an outstanding experience for students and ensure an inspiring environment for staff to progress their careers.
• Encourage,support and facilitate enterprise and entrepreneurial activity by working closely with the public sector and other key stakeholders to develop long lasting relationships which support an increase in student numbers, income growth, sustainability of the DUT: Public Management, Law & Economics
• Representingand promoting the department and the University at internal and external context across relevant sectors

Contact Person : Ms Nelisiwe Mazibuko

Contact Email : [email protected]

Status of Position : Permanent

Salary : Market Related

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be 
  

CLOSING DATE: 15 JANUARY 2025

Please note:

“The University reserves the right not to appoint” or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants Verification will be conducted on preferred candidates only.

DUT reserves the right to do a complete verification of the information you have provided.

DUT reserves the right to contact your referees or request additional referees.

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan, with specific consideration for Female candidates.