Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Faculty of Science: Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies)
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
- Assume responsibility for teaching modules for the Energy Studies Honours programme in the Department.
- Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited academic journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences, commensurate with the level of appointment.
- Actively supervise BSc Honours and Masters students (and Doctoral students in the Senior Lecturer position) in Energy Studies and related sub-disciplines.
- Obtain research funding from external funding bodies.
- Perform administrative and ad hoc duties as the needs require.
Minimum requirements
- Applicants must already hold or currently be conducting a Doctoral degree in a qualification relevant to Energy Studies.
- Provide certified copies of completed masters/doctoral degree certificate/s or evaluated SAQA equivalents for foreign qualifications.
- Have sound proficiency in the various study fields falling within Energy Studies.
- Have an understanding and knowledge background in several of the subfields of Energy Studies such as International, Geographical and Political Aspects of Energy, Energy Policy Formulation, Energy Technology, Energy Modelling and/or Energy Economics.
- Have a record of publishing academic papers in accredited scientific journals commensurate with the level of appointment.
- Have a national and/or international intellectual network.
- Have a track record or willingness to apply for external research funding.
- Proven skill in Energy Studies and related sub-disciplines.
- Ability to apply all the relevant skills in addressing critical issues in Energy Studies.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to supervise student research projects
- Teaching or tutoring experience at a tertiary level.
- Participation in joint research projects and supervision of postgraduate students.
- An NRF rating would advance the applicant’s chances of being successful. If the applicant has no NRF rating, he/she should be in the position to apply for a rating within 3-5 years of being appointed.
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.
