Professor Human Technology Interaction Office Vice-Chancellor

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

The main purpose of this position is to:

• participate in teaching, learning facilitation, supervision, research and engagement activities related to human-technology interaction and digital innovation and to

• provide strategic management and leadership in the Virtual Academy to ignite human-centred digital innovation initiatives and enhance staff and student competency to use digital technologies effectively and ethically.
• facilitate transdisciplinary, institution-wide collaboration to achieve the goals and vision of the Virtual Academy.

• Teaching and learning facilitation with students and adult learners, including staff
• Promote and participate in scholarship, research and knowledge transfer, particularly related to the work and impact of the Virtual Academy
• Engagement and service
• Provide strategic leadership and management

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess expert knowledge of human-technology interaction and digital innovation and transformation in the higher education context.
• Advanced experience with relevant digital technologies and their application in a higher education context.
• Possess extensive experience in teaching and facilitating learning, and in developing formal and short learning programmes within the human-technology interaction and digital innovation domain.
  • Have made contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and have recently published in books and in accredited national and international journals and conference proceedings.
  • Possess experience in the successful supervision of Master’s and promotion of Doctoral candidates.
  • Have strong people and collaborative project management skills.
  • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Have strong strategic leadership and change management skills.
  • Have strong financial management and fund-raising skills.

• Doctorate Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., human-technology interaction, technology/computer science, technology-enhanced education or a related relevant field).
• 3-7 years relevant working experience as an associate professor.
• Established academic track record comparable to that of a full or associate professor with diverse teaching, research, and engagement experience.
• Experience in initiating, leading, and researching complex digital innovation projects, preferably including some transdisciplinary projects, and engagement with industry/business partners.