Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Metallurgy)
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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
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.
- Undertake research duties, lecturing duties and the associated functions of preparation, assessment, moderation, and curriculum development while serving the community.
- Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.
- Developing curricula and course material that can be used across a number of platforms.
- Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base.
- Attracting funding and Conducting research, and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, as well as books.
- Attending and participating in meetings, committees, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution.
- Participating in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution.
- Students records and academic monitoring. Ensure cooperation with ECSA requirements
- Service -learning and
- Community based research
Minimum requirements
- Ph.D in Metallurgy
- More than 10 years teaching experience in Extractive Metallurgy related fields
- Research experience and NRF Rated
- Open-mindedness
- Oral and written communication
- Integrity
- Patience
- Enthusiasm
- Curiosity
- Effective goal setting.
- Clear communication.
- Acting as a role model.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Preparation.
- Self-reflection.
- Life-long learning.
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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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.
