The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. Led by its commitment to research and engaged teaching, UWC is recognised for its proud history and as an aspirational example of a university shaping developments within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty is committed to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.

The Department of Computer Science has initiated strong Teaching, Research and  Postgraduate Programmes in the fields of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). These include:

• Internet-of-Things (IoT): Static, Mobile and Airborne IoT networks
• Data Science: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics
• Data Engineering: Cloud/Fog Computing, High Performance Computing (HPC) and Big Data Technologies
• Immersive Technologies: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR)
• Knowledge Representation: Ontology Engineering, and
• Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Policies, Cybersecurity Protocols, Cybersecurity Platforms and Cybersecurity  Architectures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Computer Science department
• Conduct research and publish in one or more fields of 4IR
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Undertake community engagement and outreach
• Provide academic leadership
• Secure funding or third-stream income
• Contribute to the department's administration

• MSc in Computer Science or Computer/Electronic Engineering and registered for a PhD in Computer Science or  in Computer/Electronic Engineering, with a clear plan for completion.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate Computer Science courses.
• Successful postgraduate research supervision at Honours level.
• A clear career development plan in at least one or more of the 4IR fields.
• Evidence of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Added advantages:

• Evidence of how own research will complement the Department’s research niche areas
• Evidence of producing relevant high-quality peer-reviewed DHET-accredited conference proceedings and/or publications
• Experience in Immersive Technologies
• Evidence of engagement with professional and academic associations

Competencies:

• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Planning and organising skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills

Information about the Department is available at https://cs.uwc.ac.za/