Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Plant Physiology (Faculty of Science: Department of Botany & Plant Biotechnology) (5 Year Contract)
Position Summary
Introduction
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".
Job description
- Be capable to lecture undergraduate and postgraduate students in Plant Physiology and other fields if needed.
- Have experience in directing and developing practicals at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Plant Physiology.
- Be able to develop course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules required in the Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
- Be actively involved in core activities of the department including, but not limited to, academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.
- Have proven track record for attracting funding for research.
- Have experience in conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and delivering conference papers.
- Ability to perform research, teaching, student supervision and administration simultaneously.
Minimum requirements
- PhD degree specializing in Plant Physiology.
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience lecturing and performing research at a Higher Education institution.
- Proven lecturing track record at the level of Senior Lecturer, Associate or Full Professor at a Higher Education institution.
- Experience in organizing and managing undergraduate practicals and student assistants or tutors for Plant Taxonomy students.
- Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, an abridged teaching evaluation or portfolio needs to accompany the application.
- Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Experience in post-graduate supervision.
- A good/successful research fundraising track record.
- Proven research track record through publications, talks and invited talks, patents, etc.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent computer literacy skills and experience with the integration of ITC in teaching and learning e.g. LMS Moodle, R, physiology related software, etc.
- Excellent teaching and motivational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills that support collaboration with others and working as a team member.
- Analytical thinking.
- Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Valid driver’s licence and recent regular driving experience.
- Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
- NRF rated.
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.
