Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Education: Centre For Education Rights & Transformation)
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
- 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
- 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
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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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.
