Professor/Associate Professor and Institute Deputy Director (5-years contract)(Humanities: JIAS)
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.
- Initiate, support, and contribute to the development of intellectual content for JIAS activities, further advancing JIAS nationally, regionally, and internationally;
- Support the Director in the management of JIAS and all of its activities;
- Assist in expanding the reach profile of JIAS in South Africa, on the African Continent, as well as globally;
- Serve as liaison between JIAS and important stakeholders in the academic and research community, the state, and other sectors in society including business;
- Resulting from building and strengthening of relationships, actively drive the financial self-sustainability goal of JIAS.
Minimum requirements
- A Doctoral qualification, with a substantive research portfolio or significant professional experience;
- Preference will be given to applicants that work in Science, Technology, Engineering or Health Science fields;
- Professional networking and fundraising experience, and an ability to work productively with partners;
- Ability to conduct and direct research, and communicate ideas to a range of stakeholders;
- A track record of successfully securing both national and international funding;
- A track record of successful postgraduate student and postdoctoral supervision;
- A track record of leadership, governance, organisational management, administration, and financial management;
- Experience in communications will be an added advantage.
- Rated by the National Research Foundation (NRF) or meets the criteria for NRF rating in the South African system (incumbent will be required to apply if not rated; see https://www.nrf.ac.za/rating).
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.
