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Introduction...The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.Job Specification...The University of Johannesburg invites applications fot the position of Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer (Senior Researcher), at a market-related remuneration package. This is a full-time academic research position. Generous research funding and support is available. This senior position falls under the DST/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChi), led by Prof Fiona Tregenna. This is a prestigious research centre, linked to the School of Economics and falling under the College of Business and Economics, funded by South Africa's Department of Science and Technology through the National Research Foundation. Our activities include free-standing and collaborative research projects; hosting graduate students, postdocs and visiting researchers; policy engagement, and holding research events. The University of Johannesburg is a leading centre of research in industrial development and related topics, with a number of researchers in research centres and in the College of Business and Economics, making for a dynamic environment with multiple possibilities for fruitful collaboration. While this cente falls within the field of economics, applicants with a strong background in related disciplines (such as development studies) and with relevant field specialisations and skills may also be considered. We welcome applicants with research specialisations in fields such as development economics, political economy, trade, innovation, economics of technology or industrial organisation. Expertise related to the field of industrial development (for example on topics such as but not limited to: industrial policy, structural change, technology, innovation, industrialisation, financialisation, industry and climate change, etc.) would be a strong advantage. The incumbent will be expected to:
There is no lecturing responsibilities associated with this position. Minimum Requirements...For appointment at Professor Level:
For appointment at Associate Professor Level:
For appointment at Senior Lecturer Level:
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
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ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE JOB CONTENT: Prof Fiona Tregenna on 011 559 7454 LOGIN AND APPLY ONLINE AT http://jobs.uj.ac.za 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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DisclaimerWARNING TO APPLICANTS: UJ does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UJ, you may submit a report through the UJ’s Ethics hotline, operated by KPMG, by dialling 0800 204 975 toll-free from any Telkom landline. For more information please visit https://www.uj.ac.za/Pages/Ethics.aspxIn 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. If you have a criminal record or there are any criminal proceedings pending against you, or if you are aware of any other information that may impact on the University of Johannesburg offering you a job, you are strongly encouraged to make the necessary disclosures during the interview. Please be aware that failure to do so could have serious consequences, including the possibility of termination of service if you are appointed and the information subsequently comes to the attention of the University of Johannesburg. |
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