Video Technology, Prof/AP&HOD, Durban

Department of Video Technology, Durban Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a globally recognised institution committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, innovation, and impactful engagement. Guided by the ENVISION2030 strategic framework and rooted in The DUT-Way values, the University fosters a transformative, industry-connected, and people-centred academic environment that contributes meaningfully to South Africa’s cultural and knowledge economies.

The Department of Video Technology plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of film and television creators, digital storytellers, content producers, and media innovators. The Department is advancing digital media scholarship and creative technologies with a strong emphasis on industry relevance, emerging production methods, and African visual storytelling.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following permanent academic appointment and linked fixed-term leadership role:

Professor / Associate Professor (Permanent Appointment) Minimum Requirements: Professor

Doctoral Degree in Film, Television or a related discipline

Minimum 10 years of excellent higher education experience including postgraduate supervision

Proven international recognition through research and creative outputs over the last 10 years

Demonstrated record of Masters and Doctoral supervision

Significant contribution to community and/or industry engagement

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

Doctoral Degree in Film, Television, or related field

Minimum 7 years in higher education and/or academic leadership

National and/or international research or creative recognition over the last 7 years

Successful postgraduate supervision

Evidence of community and/or industry-related engagement

Additional evidence of teaching excellence:

Strong discipline expertise

Innovative pedagogy and assessment

Curriculum design and development

Postgraduate mentorship

Clear teaching philosophy

Excellent human relations and communication skills

Head of Department: Video Technology (5-year renewable contract, in addition to the permanent academic appointment) Minimum Requirements

PhD in Film, Television, or relevant discipline aligned to Departmental programmes

Meets requirements for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor

At least 5 years of proven academic leadership

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Strategic leadership in Teaching&Learning, Research, and Community Engagement

Drive postgraduate growth and creative research productivity

Manage budgets, workloads, part-time staffing, and quality assurance

Strengthen industry networks, partnerships and work-integrated learning opportunities

Promote effective staff relations and transformation aligned to ENVISION2030

Advance holistic student support across all programme levels

Remuneration

Professor / Associate Professor: Market-related salary with benefits

Head of Department: R10 000 per month non-pensionable allowance (inclusive of cellphone allowance)

Application Requirements Applicants must submit:

DUT Application for Employment Form (via DUT website→ @Careers)

Detailed Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter demonstrating alignment to role requirements

Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts

Contact details of three recent referees

Email applications to:

Quote Reference: Video Technology: Prof/AP&HOD No manual submissions will be accepted.

Incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Employment Equity Statement In line with DUT’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to women candidates in alignment with transformation priorities.

DUT reserves the right not to appoint, or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants. Verification will be conducted on the preferred candidate.

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