University of Johannesburg | View - Professor/ Associate Professor (SOCIOLOGY)

Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE/AA

Level: Senior

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, striving towards global excellence and stature. Ranked amongst the top 4% in the QS World Class Universities Ranking and 61st in the QS BRICS World Class Universities Ranking, UJ is recognised as an international university of choice. As a University, we aim to enrich our academic profile, and develop UJ as the Pan-African epicentre of critical intellectual inquiry.

Job description

The Department of Sociology is one of the leading sociology departments in the country. It is ranked 1st in South Africa and 187th in the world according to the 2019-2020 URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance) Field Rankings, and is ranked 1st in South Africa according to the prestigious Shanghai Ranking: Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020. Our research covers a range of diverse areas inclusive of, but not limited to; the sociology of class, race and gender; the sociology of work; sexualities; social identities; social movements and collective action; citizenship, biopolitics, and social protection; urban studies, migration studies; clinical sociology and conflict studies.

The Department seeks to appoint a Professor of Sociology/Industrial Sociology. The incumbent should be a high caliber scholar and innovative thinker who will take on a strong leadership role and continue to build the Department’s profile and standing nationally and internationally. The incumbent will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise, produce research, and contribute to academic citizenship.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision and administrative duties in the Department.

In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Teach, supervise and promote a culture of innovative learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

• Contribute to curriculum development, course coordination and associated administration,

• Promote quality research and research outputs;

• Attend departmental and faculty meetings; and

• Participate in community engagement initiatives in the Department and Faculty.

Minimum requirements

• A doctoral degree in Sociology/Industrial Sociology or related discipline •

• Teaching experience commensurate with the level of the post;

• Evidence of sustained, significant output as an established researcher

• Ability to provide academic leadership and mentoring;

• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods;

• A solid track record of postgraduate supervision at Masters, Doctoral and Postdoctoral levels.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• A team player with a passion for student training and research;

• Good Interpersonal communication skills;

• Can work in a multicultural learning and work environment;

• Can provide strong and innovative leadership;

• Communicates effectively in oral, written, and electronic form;

• Takes initiative and can drive processes;

• Exhibits integrity; and

• Values diversity.

Recommendations:

• Established track record in international and high-impact journals and publications;

• Ability to work with and teach SPSS and supervise quantitative research; and

• Experience of raising and managing grant funds in a research context.

• NRF rating strongly recommended.

ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Pragna Rugunanan (HOD) on 011 559 4020 or at prugunanan@uj.ac.za.

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Lungisa Zihlangu (011) 559-2956 (HR Business Partner)

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.

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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