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Professor Human Technology Interaction Office of the Vice-Chancellor
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Overview
Reference
4933
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -- Gqeberha
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
15 January 2026
Closing date
30 Jan 2026 08:51
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.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
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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.
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
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- 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
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CORE COMPETENCIES
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- 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.
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REQUIREMENTS
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- 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.
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