Professor (Visual Art), Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture
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
- Oversee the teaching, research and assessment requirements of the Art History and Theory programmes for the entire Department.
- Teach and assess Art History and theory at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in African art/postcolonial studies/gender studies.
- Supervise/co-supervise Honours-level, Masters-level and PhD-level students’ dissertations - compatible with own research areas.
- Actively contribute to the Department’s research and artistic/curatorial profile through publications and external research collaboration and representation.
- Contribute to Departmental, Faculty and Institutional administration responsibilities, including the possibility of taking over as the Head of the Department
- Obtain funding from external bodies
- Build and develop international networks and partnerships
Minimum requirements
- A doctoral qualification in Art History or related discipline
- Deep and broad-based knowledge of the discipline
- Knowledge of African art/postcolonial studies/gender studies.
- Must have 15 years discipline-specific teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate tertiary levels
- Experience in university programme and curriculum development
- Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision
- Proven research excellence with significant accredited research output
- A well-developed teaching portfolio that provides evidence of scholarship of teaching, learning and research
- Involvement in the national or international academic community and/or industry
- NRF rating or intention to obtain NRF rating within the next three years
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Excellent teaching and supervisory skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to self-manage personal research
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Ability to obtain external funding
- Willingness to take over as Head of Department when necessary
- Developed research foci in Art History
- Have active international collaborations
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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