University of Johannesburg | View - Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Education: Centre For Education Rights & Transformation)

Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Skilled

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

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Centre for Education Rights and Transformation (CERT) is anchored in the ideals of social, political and economic democracy; racial, class, gender and language equity; and diversity in knowledge creation. It defends education and human rights and promotes transformative teaching and learning. CERT focusses on the history and sociology of South African education, international education policy studies, community participation and pedagogies in classrooms, lecture rooms and community halls.

CERT invites applications for the academic post of Professor/Associate Professor.

Responsibilities:

Recruiting and supervising master’s and doctoral students and post-doctoral research fellows
Initiating, applying for funding and managing research projects aligned with the focus of the Centre
Playing a significant role in the management of the Faculty journal housed at CERT, Education as Change
Liaising closely with the SARCHi Chair in Community, Adult and Worker Education (CAWE)
Arrange seminars, colloquiums and symposiums based on the Centre’s research and aims and present at local and international conferences
Involvement in teaching at mainly postgraduate level
Providing academic leadership within the Faculty of Education and participation in faculty and institutional committee structures when required
Staff development and mentoring of researchers and fellows
International collaboration and participation in research projects

In addition, the candidate may be required to take on the task of managing CERT – thus serve as the director of the Centre. This includes:

Overseeing the development and execution of the Centre’s strategic plan in line with the University’s vision, mission and strategic objectives
Day to day management of the Centre
Administration related to teaching, supervision, research and community engagement.
Overseeing quality in relation to the Centre’s core activities
Promoting the reputation and standing of the Centre

Minimum requirements

· Enthusiasm and passion for social justice in education and critical knowledge production in formal and informal settings.

· Sound community and social movement engagement.

Minimum Requirements for Professor and Associate Professor

· Applicable PhD/DEd/DPhil degree

· Teaching experience at the tertiary level

Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor

· Sustained accredited research output (in local and international journals and books/ book chapters)

· Experience in research project management

· Experience in postgraduate supervision

Minimum Requirements for Professor

· Prolific accredited research output (in local and international journals and books/ book chapters)

· Experience in doctoral supervision

· Extensive experience in research project management and procurement of research funding

· NRF rating (or output commensurable with an NRF rating)

· A good record in procuring of research funding

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

· Excellent written and verbal English communications skills

· Good planning and organizational skills

· Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues

ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Sarah Gravett (011) 559 5233

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms Glaudina Croukamp at (011) 559 3467

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.