Department of Video Technology, Durban

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a globally recognised institution committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, innovation, and impactful engagement. Guided by the ENVISION2030 strategic framework and rooted in The DUT-Way values, the University fosters a transformative, industry-connected, and people-centred academic environment that contributes meaningfully to South Africa’s cultural and knowledge economies.

The Department of Video Technology plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of film and television creators, digital storytellers, content producers, and media innovators. The Department is advancing digital media scholarship and creative technologies with a strong emphasis on industry relevance, emerging production methods, and African visual storytelling.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following permanent academic appointment and linked fixed-term leadership role:

1️⃣ PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

 (Permanent Appointment)

 Minimum Requirements: Professor

• Doctoral Degree in Film, Television or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of excellent higher education experience including postgraduate supervision
• Proven international recognition through research and creative outputs over the last 10 years
• Demonstrated record of Masters and Doctoral supervision
• Significant contribution to community and/or industry engagement

 Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• Doctoral Degree in Film, Television, or related field
• Minimum 7 years in higher education and/or academic leadership
• National and/or international research or creative recognition over the last 7 years
• Successful postgraduate supervision
• Evidence of community and/or industry-related engagement Additional evidence of teaching excellence:
• Strong discipline expertise
• Innovative pedagogy and assessment
• Curriculum design and development
• Postgraduate mentorship
• Clear teaching philosophy
• Excellent human relations and communication skills

2️⃣ HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: VIDEO TECHNOLOGY

 (5-year renewable contract, in addition to the permanent academic appointment)

 Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Film, Television, or relevant discipline aligned to Departmental programmes
• Meets requirements for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor
• At least 5 years of proven academic leadership

  Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership in Teaching & Learning, Research, and Community Engagement
• Drive postgraduate growth and creative research productivity
• Manage budgets, workloads, part-time staffing, and quality assurance
• Strengthen industry networks, partnerships and work-integrated learning opportunities
• Promote effective staff relations and transformation aligned to ENVISION2030
• Advance holistic student support across all programme levels

• Professor / Associate Professor: Market-related salary with benefits
• Head of Department: R10 000 per month non-pensionable allowance (inclusive of cellphone allowance)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• DUT Application for Employment Form (via DUT website → @Careers)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter demonstrating alignment to role requirements
• Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts
  • Contact details of three recent referees
  • Email applications to: [email protected]
  • Quote Reference: Video Technology: Prof/AP & HOD No manual submissions will be accepted.
• Incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Employment Equity Statement

In line with DUT’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to women candidates in alignment

with transformation priorities.

DUT reserves the right not to appoint, or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants. Verification will be conducted on the preferred candidate.