UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
Description: The School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics undertakes high quality research in a wide variety of areas and is home to several National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientists. In the domain of Computer Science, the School s main research areas include machine learning, big data analytics, computer vision, high-performance computing, robotics, scientific computing, formal languages and automata, natural language processing and logic. We seek applicants with experience in research, tertiary teaching and postgraduate supervision in the areas of data science, computational statistics, applied and theoretical machine learning, large-scale computing and cybersecurity.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a doctorate in Computer Science or related fields and have evidence of teaching experience and demonstrated excellent teaching at a tertiary institution. The applicant must have an excellent track record of supervision of postgraduate students. Individuals with research interests in machine learning, data science, big data analytics or cybersecurity will be considered. Furthermore, the applicant must have evidence of research and publications in top-tier conferences proceedings, journals and/or scholarly books. Evidence of academic citizenship (University administration) and a South African NRF rating are advantageous (if available). A strong evidence of research outputs, evidence of supervision of postgraduate students and teaching experience at a tertiary level is necessary.
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to teach computer science related courses, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise and/or co-supervise postgraduate students, participate in academic administration and develop a productive research programme.
Remuneration: The successful candidate will be offered a generous remuneration package which includes a retirement fund, medical aid, leave, and study benefits, subject to the University s rules and regulations.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyApplications: Submit a covering letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vita, NRF rating (if available), description of research interests, teaching portfolio, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document. Please provide names and e-mail addresses of three referees.
To apply: External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits iRecruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/ Apply for a job .
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or telephonic/Skype interview, and the presentation of a short lecture on a topic decided by the Head of School and a seminar on the proposed line of research may be required.
Closing Date : 15 March 2025
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the university. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates
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