Job Description

Advert reference:

uj_001885

Advert status:

Online

Apply by:

6 April 2025

Position Summary

Industry:

Education & Training

Job category:

Education and Training

Campus:

Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market related

EE position:

Open to all

Level:

Senior

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"

Job description

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg aims to appoint an Associate Professor in the Department of History. Enjoying a growing stature in the country and increasingly research intensive, the UJ History Department is seeking a highly motivated, qualified and ambitious candidate, who will strengthen and deepen the Department's research specializations.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver lectures and/or practical sessions for undergraduate students, including using online formats. Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams. Conduct and publish independent research. Teach at postgraduate level. Supervise postgraduate research. Attend departmental and faculty meetings Be actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the department. Fundraising Fostering national and international research and teaching collaborations

Minimum requirements

PhD in History or an allied discipline. Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Excellent computer literacy skills.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

Ambition for growing a strong research profile through peer reviewed publications, as well as for presenting research in seminars, colloquiums and conferences both nationally and internationally Interest in developing and enhancing student-centred teaching and learning, building skills towards teaching excellence, including the capacity to utilize and integrate online tools and platforms Ability to nurture strong interpersonal relations and collegiality; passion for participating in academic life including events organised by the department; commitment to interpersonal and professional ethics and to creative thinking and problem-solving

Recommendations:

Experience in lecturing at university level Evidence of research output (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles)

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content:

Dr Tshepo Moloi (Head of Department) on Tel. (011) 559 2001

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits:

Ms Lungisa Zihlangu (HCM Business Partner) on Tel. (011) 559 2956


Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.


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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.

As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.