The University of Cape Town Department of Computer Science seeks to make a permanent appointment at Professorial level in 2015. The candidate for this position will be a highly-motivated individual with a PhD in Computer Science and an excellent track record in leadership, teaching and research. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach Computer Science courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise postgraduate students and provide a leadership role in academic strategy, research and innovation. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to initiate research programmes, secure external funding, and develop industry and academic partnerships. The Department hosts the UCT interdisciplinary Centre in ICT for Development. A specialist in ICT for Development would be preferred, but candidates with interests in any field of Computer Science are invited to apply. Our BSc Honours degrees are accredited by the British Computer Society and we have a large cohort of MSc and PhD students. The annual remuneration package for 2014, including benefits, is R887 399 plus a 10% annual scarce skills allowance. Application process: To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, plus a 2-3 page research and teaching statement, with the subject line "Professor: Computer Science" followed by the reference number, to Ms Edith Graham at recruitment04@uct.ac.za Address: Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X2, Rondebosch, 7700. Telephone: +27 21 650 5405 Departmental website: www.cs.uct.ac.za The application form can also be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Reference number: SRx /14 Closing date for applications: 15th September 2014 UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf