Senior Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: School of Economics)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Have strong knowledge of the fields of local economic development, cultural economics and econometrics.
- Have strong knowledge of the fields of behavioural economics, sentiment analysis and social economic clusters.
- Have strong knowledge of the fields of research development and project management in the field of local, sectoral and cultural economic areas.
- Have strong knowledge of teaching and learning innovations especially related to Artificial intelligence in a teaching and learning environment.
- Be able to lecture and supervise Master/PhD students, especially in the field of behaviour economics, local economic development and cultural economics..
- Be able to conduct and publish high-quality research.
Minimum requirements
- A minimum requirement of a relevant PhD degree (NQF 10 level) with strong qualitative and quantitative background.
- Appropriate teaching and practical experience, proven research ability.
- The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals.
- The ability to implement teaching and learning innovations and assist with curriculum development. The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of economics when required.
- Have experience in working in projects and contracts related to local economic development and cultural economic research.
- Have experience in departmental and faculty committees in areas of teaching and learning, innovation through technology.
- Proven track record in program management, curriculum development and module coordination.
- Proven media experience in a diverse range of topics spanning across television, radio and social media.
- An excellent record of relevant academic publications.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students, especially at Master and PhD levels.
- Experience attending and presenting at local and international conferences.
- Have proven fieldwork experience.
- Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
- Fluent in written and oral English communication.
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages.
- Working knowledge of software packages in the fields of econometrics.
- Working knowledge of AI related software for teaching and research.
- The ability to publish papers in respected journals
- Have strong networking abilities.
- Have strong leadership skills as can be seen through project and module management.
- The ability to manage research projects. The ability to supervise graduate students.
- Research management skills.
- Overall management skills.
- A strong background in teaching and learning practices, teaching and learning innovations and program management.
- The ability to publish in highly ranked accredited/ peer reviewed journals.
- An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five years.
- Experience in online teaching and learning methodologies.
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.
