Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer & HOD - Food Nutrition: Consumer Science

Position Status: Permanent (Headship- 5-year contract)

Publication: Internal and External

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years experience in higher education and academic leadership

Summary of Duties

• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.
• Managing and supervising staff which includes:
• The allocation of workload
• Approval of leave
• Enhancing staff relations and building the team towards a student-centered department.
• Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
• Appointment of part-time and replacement staff.
• Program and project budgeting.
• Enhancing Faculty projects, e.g., Postgraduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, Orientation, and Graduation.
• Provide leadership to the department in respect of Teaching & Learning and Research.
• Represent the department in relevant forums.

Please complete an official application for employment form from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed cover letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for and a certified copy of the highest qualification to simplify hr.

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

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy.” “The University reserves the right not to appoint.”