Vacancy: Professor in Computer Science, UKZN South Africa

[University of KwaZulu-Natal]

All appointments will be in terms of the prevailing University
Employment Equity Policy and the Employment Equity Plan of the faculty/
division (available at
http://www.ukzn.ac.za/ESU ). The University reserves the right not to
make an appointment or to stop the process at any stage to headhunt or
re-advertise the post to meet its equity goals. Candidates who do not
meet the minimum criteria will not be considered.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE
(WESTVILLE CAMPUS)

PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
(REFERENCE NO: SA15/2007)

The School of Computer Science offers a BSc in Computer Science and,
in conjunction with our colleagues from Information Systems offers a
BSc in Information Technology. The School also offers a Computer
Science Honours programme which can lead to an MSc and a PhD by
research. The School teaches a number of service modules within the
College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science.

The School wishes to appoint a Professor in Computer Science who will
provide leadership in the School's teaching and research activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: PhD in Computer Science; Current substantial
and sustained research record evidenced by publications in accredited
peer-reviewed journals; Academic leadership in research including the
successful supervision of postgraduate students at doctoral level;
Experience in curriculum development and teaching at tertiary level.

ADVANTAGES: A record of securing research funding; A research
record in an area of current interest to the school which include
simulation; graphics; image processing; and artificial intelligence.

As part of the interviewing process, shortlisted candidates will be
expected to present a lecture on a topic of their choice.

Further information about the School can be found at the web-site
http://www.cs.ukzn.ac.za or by directly contacting the Head of
School, Professor H Murrell, e-mail: murr...@ukzn.ac.za, Tel: +27
(0)33 260 5646, Fax: +27(0)33 2605648.

The remuneration package offered includes benefits and will be
dependent on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful
applicant. The selection process will commence on 31 JULY 2007 and
will continue until a suitable candidate is appointed or a decision is
taken not to fill the post.

Applicants are required to submit a covering letter highlighting their
experience in, and providing evidence for, each of the minimum
requirements and advantages as listed above, together with a detailed
CV including the names, full addresses, fax numbers and e-mail
addresses of three referees, to Ms. Marcia Mandisi Jali, Human
Resources Administration, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville
Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000. Fax +27(0)31 260 7315 or e-
mail:
ja...@ukzn.ac.za