Professor/Associate Professor & HOD
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Posted 25 June 2025 - Closing Date 30 November 2025

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Job Description

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                                                                 DEPARTMENT: STATISTICS

FULL PROFESSOR

  • A PhD in Applied Statistics or Mathematical Statistics.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of consistent, extensive, and excellent performance in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision (Master's and Doctoral)
  • Achievement of international recognition through research outputs within the last ten (10) years, emphasizing recent research outputs.
  • Significant contribution to community engagement.

 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

  • A PhD in Applied Statistics or Mathematical Statistics.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of consistent, extensive, and excellent performance in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
  • Achievement of national and/or international recognition through research outputs within the last seven (7) years.
  • Significant contribution to community engagement.

 Additional Recommendations

  • The applicant should have a broad knowledge of Applied statistics and Data Science modules and a good research profile.
  • A broad understanding of current research developments and teaching trends within the discipline
  • Knowledge and experience of various statistical software packages such as SPSS, SAS, R
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Good organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team
  • Competency in Microsoft Office applications and a strong work ethic
  • Experience in e-Learning

 Summary of Duties

  • Management of all learning, teaching, assessment, and research matters.
  • Assist in curriculum development
  • Conduct research and publish in accredited journals
  • Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department

Instructions to candidates

    1. Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates
    2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

Please complete an official employment application form from our website www.dut.ac.za  and send a detailed covering letter, CV, and certified qualifications with the exact name of the post you are applying for.