Lecturer (Faculty of Science: Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology)
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Must be capable of lecturing Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
- Must be able to develop course material for Biotechnology modules required in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology
- Must be actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, shortcourse development, marketing, and community development projects.
- Be familiar with South African Biotechnology and Food Industry.
Minimum requirements
- A MSc in Microbiology or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics.
- Familiarity with South Africa (SA) Biotechnology or Food Industries.
- Strong commitment to excellent teaching and research.
- Work experience in Microbiology or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal skills.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with faculty staff, students, and community members as well as organizational leaders.
- Proven experience in creating campus and community partnerships.
- Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
- Innovative, proactive, and creative.
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- High level of integrity and ethical foundation.
- Enthusiasm and passion for Research and Community Engagement.
- Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques e.g. Moodle
- Capable of independent thought and able to work as an individual and within a team.
- A PhD in Microbiology or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics.
- Track record of postgraduate supervision and accredited research output in the relevant discipline would be an added advantage.
- Proven engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning including innovative teaching practices, include your Teaching portfolio and Teaching Evaluation.
- A track record for attracting external funding would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate potential to build own research group.
- Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
- Able to teach large groups (± 150).
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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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.
