Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering: Urban & Regional Planning) (Re-advert)
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
“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.
decolonial and innovative knowledge for local relevance and global impact. We provide transdisciplinary planning education and research, transforming urban and regional planning practices, sustainably. As an institution of diverse excellence, we prioritise, community partnerships, access to teaching, learning, research, knowledge creation and exploration, and a student experience aligned with UJ's 4IR strategic objectives. Our goal is to excel in teaching, research, and practice, fostering a dynamic environment for students and stakeholders, and cementing our position as a hub of innovation and expertise in urban and regional planning.
- Lecturing, coordinating, assessing, and tutoring large undergraduate (departmental/service) and postgraduate modules.
- Research and publish in any field that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
- Contributing to departmental outreach, including community engagement programmes and internationalisation initiatives.
- Perform other administrative duties as determined by Head of Department, such as marketing departmental programmes, coordinating portfolios and programmes, aiding preparation for SACPLAN accreditation, oversee archiving of teaching and module files, etc.
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related (NQF 10 or equivalent).
- A minimum of three years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
- Evidence of at least five Masters and Doctoral students supervised to graduation.
- Registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Planner.
- Evidence of fundraising for research purposes.
- A minimum of three published articles in accredited journals, demonstrating a record of independent research and scholarship.
- Additionally, evidence of at least one book chapter or other publications that showcase expertise and contributions to the field.
- Publications should demonstrate impact, citations, and influence in the academic community.
- A substantial body of published work, including:
- A minimum of five published articles in high-impact accredited journals, demonstrating a high level of research expertise and impact.
- Multiple book chapters, showcasing scholarly leadership and expertise.
- Evidence of citations, references, and influence in the academic community, demonstrating a strong reputation and recognition as an expert in the field
- Recent lecturing experience at Undergraduate, Honours and Masters levels would be highly beneficial.
- Highly technical with proven practical experience.
- Proven research capabilities and specialisation that articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
- Teaching and research experience in GIS-related areas; environment management, land use planning; smart cities; mobility and transportation; and landscape change would be highly beneficial.
- Evidence of developing international academic partnerships, including research collaboration, academic exchange, community engagement, etc.
- Mentorship and professional development experience.
- Experience in leading research groups / centres.
- Evidence of leadership and administration experience.
- Evidence of attracting research funds.
- Student supervisory experience.
- Professional registration with SACPLAN.
- Technology savvy and ability to work with ArcGIS, Mat LAB, Revit, MS Office (MS Word and Excel) software packages.
- Sharp and robust high level of communication skills.
- Sound knowledge in planning legislative and policy frameworks.
- Self-motivated with leadership skills, interpersonal relations, and effective organisational skills.
- Demonstrate sound work ethics and punctuality.
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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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.
