Vacancies at University of Johannesburg

Job Description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Departmental Synopsis

The Department of Chemical Engineering Technology (situated on Doornfontein Campus) offers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It is situated in the School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, and the overarching Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FEBE). The department is searching for a vibrant, dynamic, and diverse scholar who is passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the department and the academic, social, and economic impact of the department’s teaching and research programmes.

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation including the use of online tools.
• Be actively involved in core activities of the department such as teaching, research, academic administration, shortcourse development, marketing, and community projects.
• Assume responsibility to teach modules for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department.
• The incumbent will be expected to lead curriculum development programmes.
• Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and / or academic journals, and deliver papers at national and international conferences, commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Establish research groups within the Department and drive research activities.
• Mentor postdoctoral research fellows (PDRFs).
• Actively supervise postgraduate students.
• Supervision of final year undergraduate and honours project students.
• Obtain research funding from external funding bodies, national and international funding agencies, and industry.
• Advance the discipline of Chemical Engineering through industrial work, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations (e.g. SAIChE, SAIMM) / professional societies (e.g. ECSA);
• Actively involved in all Departmental academic and administrative activities/duties (e.g. ECSA accreditation preparations, participation in official meetings and gatherings).
• Computer literacy in some Chemical Engineering related software packages.
• Drive the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 objectives of the University of Johannesburg
• Adapt to dynamic changes in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in academia

Minimum Requirements

• A doctoral qualification in Chemical Engineering.
• Must have teaching experience at undergraduate and post-graduate tertiary level (more than 5 years).
• Previous involvement in developing university learning programmes, developing new courses, or enriching existing courses.
• Experience in supervising post-graduate students, and evidence of graduated Masters and / or PhD students.
• Proven research excellence and sustained, significant research outputs in ISI accredited journals (preferably in Q1 Journals- top 25% journals in a specified research area ).
• Evidence of community and / or industrial involvement would be beneficial.
• Evidence of national and international collaboration (academia and / or industry).
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, e.g. an abridged teaching evaluation or portfolio.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• A good / successful Research fundraising record of accomplishment.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer/Technologist or eligible to register within one year.
• NRF rated or eligible to apply for NRF rating within one year.

Recommendations

• BEng Tech or BSc (Eng) or B Eng in Chemical Engineering will be a substantial advantage.
• Teaching experience, at a Higher Education Institution, 5-10 years.
• Experience with ECSA Graduate Attribute (GA) assessment at university level will be preferable.
• A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publications.
• NRF Rating will be an added advantage.
• An h-index of 10 (for AP) or 15 (for P) is preferred.
• Should fit with current thrusts of the department.
• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating blended learning.
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• A reasonable period of experience in industry or a research organization (3 years or more) in the stated fields will be an advantage.
• Training and/or having experience in process design will be an advantage.
• Experience of strong academic leadership.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply relevant skills in addressing chemical engineering problems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to self-manage own research group.
• Strong interpersonal relationships as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Industrial experience.
• Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and/or community engagement projects.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Evidence of relevant research capacity.

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Job Description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

The Faculty of Law

Responsibilities

• Teaching and coordinating the following modules offered by the Department of Public Law:
• Jurisprudence,
• Interpretation Theory.
• Will be required to teach, develop, manage and write study material for modules in South African Law in English in undergraduate level.
• Some experience in online teaching
• You will be responsible to teach, develop, manage and write study material for modules in English on postgraduate level and supervise postgraduate students.
• You will be required to be actively involved in research and publications, academic development, faculty and departmental administrative and other activities and community service.
• Supervising masters and doctoral students.
• Academic administration and management.
• Performing other duties as delegated by the Head of Department.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant PhD doctoral degree.
• At least three to five years’ experience in the academic environment.
• Experience in curriculum development
• National Research Foundation (NRF) Rating (in exceptional cases, where the applicant is not rated, the candidate must achieve NRF rating within 1 year),
• Proven significant research output.
• Recognized academic leadership.
• Waiver of one or more of these requirements is possible in the case of other proven scholarly merit or relevant professional background and experience.
• Evidence of community engagement.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prepare proposals and submissions to external bodies for funding and accreditation purposes.

Competencies And Behavioral Attributes

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a department and faculty

Recommendations

• NRF rating or eligible to apply.

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The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Job Description

The School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy (SPMGP) is a young, dynamic school in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at UJ. The SPMGP strives to generate new knowledge about public management and has a focus on good governance and effective policy development; as well as how to improve public services delivery to businesses and communities in the creation of a developmental enabling environment.

The School is actively recruiting for a Lecturer to join its team of seasoned academics.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing in Public Management and Governance on the Soweto Campus (or any other campus of UJ as might be required).
• Undertaking research and publish extensively in accredited academic journals, including in high-impact journals.
• Participating in research activities of the School.
• Participating in community engagement activities of the School.
• Teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School.
• Developing and maintaining professional and industry partnerships.
• Assisting in the overall management of the department, including by contributing to academic/research administration.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Public Management and Governance (on NQF 9 level) or an equivalent NQF 9 qualification.
• Proven excellence in academic study record.
• Proven knowledge and experience in both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies at postgraduate level.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Competencies And Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with others.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
• The ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Research management skills.
• Overall management skills.

Recommendations

• A relevant doctoral degree (on NQF 10 level).
• Proven excellence, teaching and publication experience as reflected in the academic CV.
• Evidence of research outputs.
• Experience in online teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Postgraduate supervision experience.
• The ability to actively undertake research, which could be published in high quality academic journals.

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The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Job Description

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting a Lecturer in the department of Marketing Management. The Department of Marketing Management has just been voted as the most impactful on the African continent and prides itself on the quality of its lecturers and research output. The Department of Marketing Management's core focus is to equip students through designing future forward comprehensive academic programmes that are aligned with industry standards. UJ is the only residential comprehensive university that offers a full spectrum on Marketing and Retailing qualifications, from certificate to doctoral level.

The Department is only one of a few institutions that offer qualifications in Retailing. The BCom Honours Marketing Management qualification was judged to be the benchmark programme in South Africa by the Peer Review Panel. The Department of Marketing Management strongly believes in establishing relationships with key-role players within the Marketing field and industry to stay ahead of trends and developments within the marketing sphere.

The Incumbent Will Be Expected To

Responsibilities:

• Lecture in any of the related Marketing or Retailing fields, on any level, and at any of the UJ campuses
• Participate in research activities of the College/School/Department.
• Participate in community engagement activities of the department.
• Perform departmental and other administrative academic duties as required.
• Perform Departmental, School and College committee duties.
• Conduct research and regularly publish in accredited academic journals and attend conferences.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Marketing Management or Retailing (on NQF 9 level) or a relevant equivalent NQF 9 qualification.
• Proven excellence in academic study record.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Competencies And Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for Marketing and its related disciplines.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques e.g., Blackboard.

Recommendations

• A Doctorate in Marketing Management or Retailing (on NQF 10 level) or a relevant equivalent NQF 10 qualification.
• Candidates with previous lecturing experience will receive preference.
• Previous experience in the supervision of postgraduate students, especially on Masters, and PhD level.

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Job Description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

The Department of Psychology is an academic unit within the Faculty of Humanities. The core functions of the department are teaching, training and research. The department is situated on the APK Campus in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, and the majority of instruction takes place here. Apart from presenting lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students, the incumbent will be expected to actively conduct research, supervise postgraduate students and be involved in the other activities of the Department.

The New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) is a nationally funded programme that involves recruiting a new cohort of academics. The programme is transformative in nature and priority is given to designated candidates. Candidates must be 40 years and younger. The programme enables nGAP appointments to benefit from teaching and research development opportunities and requires the incumbent to register for their PhD or post-doctoral studies.

Responsibilities

In line with the Department of Higher Education and Training's New Generation Academic Programme (nGAP), the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make an appointment of a lecturer in the Department of Psychology. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified and ambitious aspirant South African academic to contribute to, and expand, the Faculty's current teaching and research interests/specialisations.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the projects of the department, including administrative duties, and teach in undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.

• Register for the PhD degree in Psychology;
• Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate students.
• Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Be prepared to travel between campuses should the need to arise
• Attend departmental and faculty meetings.
• Establish their own research niche in the Department and participate in research activities leading to publication of articles in internationally peer-reviewed/accredited journals.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Be actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the department, assistance in general equipment and facilities operations.
• Drive the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) objectives of the University of Johannesburg
• Participate in Community Engagement initiatives in the Department and Faculty.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Research, Clinical or Counselling Psychology is required (70% pass at Masters level).
• Experience in developing/presenting undergraduate lecture material in Psychology.
• Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.

Recommendations

• Previous lecturing experience (provide a teaching portfolio if possible) in Psychology.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously.
• Published scientific article(s) in accredited subject-related journal(s).
• Experience of postgraduate teaching and supervision would be beneficial
• Experience in clinical/therapeutic supervision (including assessments and report writing) would be beneficial if candidate has a clinical/counselling registration

Competencies And Behavioural Attributes

• Experience in teaching at undergraduate level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Passion for the field of Psychology and a strong desire for an academic career.
• An eagerness to participate in changing the South African landscape through education.