The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

• Teaching and learning: Delivering engaging and informative lectures on various Public Administration, Public Management and Governance modules, catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
• Coordinating both undergraduate and postgraduate modules as well as designing assessments and grading student work accurately and promptly (including marks capturing on MAMS).
• Research: Engaging in extensive research within the broad fields of Public Administration, contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline. 
• Research Pipeline: Establishing and maintaining a steady research pipeline to ensure consistent and impactful contributions to the academic community.
• Professional Partnerships: Cultivating and nurturing professional relationships with industry partners to facilitate collaboration, internships, and research opportunities for students and the SPMGPP.
• Student Supervision: Providing guidance and supervision to postgraduate students at Honours, Masters, and Doctoral levels, fostering their academic and research growth.
• Academic Administration: Assisting in academic administrative tasks and contributing to the efficient functioning of the SPMGPP.
• Committee Participation: Active involvement in SPMGPP and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process.
• Leadership Support: Contributing to academic leadership initiatives within the SPMGPP.

• A relevant PhD degree in Public Administration (or the equivalent thereof).
• Lecturing experience in Public Administration and related subjects at a reputable higher education institution.
• Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system, e.g., Moodle.
• Willingness to lecture at the undergraduate level especially large first-year classes.
• Sound knowledge of Public Administration and related field theories at postgraduate level.
• Appropriate teaching and practical experience, proven research ability.
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals is the most important requirement for the position.
• The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of Public Administration when required.
• An excellent record of recent and relevant academic publications.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and master’s level.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Public Administration and related disciplines at postgraduate level.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner.
• Good leadership and collaborative skills
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Team player
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with others.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
• The ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Research management skills.
• Overall management skills.
• Ethical practices

• A relevant PhD degree in Public Administration (or the equivalent thereof).
• Able to lecture both face-to-face and online learning environments with large classes
• Evidence of visibility within the academic community
• Supervised research projects of postgraduate students successfully at Honours, Masters and Doctoral levels
• Articulate in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology skills.
• Engagement in and a record of DHET accredited research publications and presentations at conferences.
• A university qualification and experience in teaching research methodologies at the postgraduate level.
• Please note that UJ’s promotion criteria will be applied when shortlisting applicants for this post.