Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Science: Department of Zoology) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Description:

• The department current has a vacant position on a Professor / Associate Professor level in the field of Molecular Biology. Apart from presenting lectures in Zoology and/or Physiology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in community engagement activities.

 Responsibilities:

•  Lead existing or new research groups.
• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology (undergraduate and Honours level).
• Administrative duties as required by the HOD.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral).
• Steer research projects independently.
• Establish and sustain research output in peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish national and international research collaborations.
• Network with industry and research institutions.
• Community service and advancing of the discipline.

Minimum requirements

• Professor:
• Academic qualifications: PhD (Zoology, Molecular Biology) or equivalent qualification.
• Established and sustained research output in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Proven record in securing external research funds.
• Steer research project/s independently.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Proven record of national/international collaboration.
• Specialization in Molecular Biology.

Associate Professor:

• Academic qualifications: PhD (Zoology, Molecular Biology) or equivalent qualification.
• Established and sustained research output in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Proven record of securing external research funds.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Proven record of national/international collaboration.
• Specialization in Molecular Biology

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• A team player with a passion for student training and research.
• A problem solver.
• Ability to work independently.
• Resilient.
• Enthusiastic.

Recommendations:

• NRF-rating (highly recommended)
• Involvement with SDG and/or 4IR-related research and/or teaching and learning.
• Expertise and experience in course and curriculum innovation in higher education.

Deadline: 25th August, 2024.