DEPUTY DIRECTOR IN THE AFRICAN CENTRE FOR CITIES
(at Professor/Associate Professor level)
School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
The African Centre for Cities (ACC) is a University of Cape Town 'Signature Theme' under the Directorship of SARCHI Chair holder Professor Edgar Pieterse. It is an interdisciplinary research centre, located in the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, but drawing on expertise from all university faculties. As an African initiative, it undertakes research, public engagement and teaching in order to promote the concept of sustainable human settlements. The Centre has grown rapidly since it was initiated in 2007: it now employs a number of research and administrative staff, as well as adjunct and honorary professors; hosts post-docs, PhDs and visiting academics; undertakes contract and research work locally and internationally; and is involved in a masters teaching programme. A Deputy Director is required to assist the Director in building a collegial and effective applied and interdisciplinary centre. He/she will be expected to assume a major role in the management of the Centre, providing leadership and mentorship to research staff, providing oversight of administrative staff and interfacing with UCT administration and researchers. In addition, the Deputy Director will undertake his/her own research, contribute to the applied research programmes of the ACC and play a substantive role in fostering the intellectual project of the ACC.
The ideal applicant should enjoy a significant reputation as an urbanist and be familiar with South African and, ideally, African urban issues. He/she should have a demonstrable track record of excellence in research leadership and management, ideally in institutions of higher education. The sucessful candidate should have a PhD in an urban-related field and (for appointment at professorial level) should be an internationally recognized researcher with a strong publication record.
The position is offered on a five-year contract basis.
For further information regarding this position please contact Professor Edgar Pieterse on edgar.pieterse@uct.ac.za
The annual remuneration packages, including benefits, at the respective levels are as follows:
- Associate Professor: R516 516
- Professor: R636 515
Application requirements:
To apply please email the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, to Ms Celeste Booysen at celeste.booysen@uct.ac.za, Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700.
Telephone: +27 21 650 2220
African Centre for Cities website: www.uct.acc.ac.za
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Reference number for this post: 2225
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2010
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.
