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 (for Extractive Metallurgy modules(Hydrometallurgy, Mineral's processing), 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, conducting research, writing papers, proposals, journal articles and 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 compliance with ECSA requirements.
- Expectations of registrations to relevant professional bodies.
- Service learning and
- Community based research
Minimum requirements
- Ph.D in Metallurgy
- More than 5 years teaching experience in Extractive Metallurgy
- Research experience in Hydrometallurgy
- Worked in a hydrometallurgy environment or related mineral processing plants
- Industrial Chemistry an added advantage
- Teaching experience in Hydrometallugy
- Research focused
- Opportunity to register with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 2 years.
- Opportunity to be NRF rated within 2 years.
- Reasonable (>10) H-Index and cited research outputs
- 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.
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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.
