Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (5-year Fixed Term Contract) (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Anthropology & Development Studies)
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
- You teach Development Studies and Anthropology at the undergraduate and Honours levels
- You supervise post graduate students’ honours, MA and PhD levels in both anthropology and development studies
- You engage in research, and produce peer reviewed accredited publications
- You participate in departmental administrative duties and in strategic planning for the department
- You engage in activities and events in the faculty and university as well as academic associations
- You involve yourself in community engagement
Minimum requirements
- Doctorate in Anthropology or a related field (e.g. development studies, history, sociology)
- 5 years teaching experience at a university level
- Experience of supervising PhD, MA, and Hons students
- Peer reviewed published research outputs in international, national journals and books
- Evidence of a full-length book manuscript in progress
- Teaching experience of large undergraduate classes using a scaffolded, blended learning and teaching approach
- Development of quality and innovative learning materials
- Meaningfully involved in community activities
- Able to engage with one or more of themes of focus of UJ anthropology and development studies which are displayed on our website.
- Relevant teaching-related, research and supervision skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good planning and administration skills.
- Must be positive, competent, collegial, polite and professional
- May be required to travel between campuses
- May be required to work overtime during peak periods – selections, registration, examination, and graduation
- Must take part in departmental and faculty events, committees, and meetings
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.
