Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: School of Tourism & Hospitality)
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.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
- Supervise postgraduate students, including honours, master’s and doctorates
- Conduct and publish your own research within a research focus area of your professional interest
- Fulfil leadership roles in the department
- Make a meaningful difference through community engagement
- Forge and maintain external professional networks
Minimum requirements
- A Masters or Doctoral degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management or relevant field
- Experience in teaching/training in a variety of Hospitality programmes at a reputable higher education institution, locally or internationally
- Evidence of publications in high quality peer-reviewed research journals in the discipline
- Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills
- Supervised research projects of post-graduate students successfully
- An excellent ability to speak and write in English
- Good leadership and team-oriented skills
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Good planning and organising skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good listening skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Self-driven and a lifelong learner.
- Teaching experience, preferably at a Higher Education Institution
- A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publication in the relevant field
- Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio
- Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology
- NRF Rating would be an added advantage.
- Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules
- Ability to teach online
- Able to teach large groups
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.
