Professor (Faculty of Science: Department of Physics)
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
- Maintain a portfolio of teaching activities of high-quality reputation and impact across a range of modules or within a subject area to relevant levels (undergraduate, postgraduate and/or higher research degree students through lectures, seminars, labs, and personal supervision.
- Review and incorporate new approaches to preparing, designing and delivering teaching, learning, and assessing.
- Actively engage in assessment and reflection of teaching as part of continual development.
- Lead teaching and learning at the undergraduate level, using innovative teaching methods and approaches.
- Act as an external journal peer reviewer and an External Examiner.
- Contribute to the development of new approaches to teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area.
- Proactively involved in developing teaching and learning skills.
- Contribute to the department’s research strategy.
- Conduct individual and /or collaborative research projects in the area of Astrophysics which includes theoretical Cosmology and Astroparticle theory.
- Initiate interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Have a record of postgraduate supervision both at Masters and Doctoral level to completion.
- Have a track record of publications in recognised journals.
- Develop, and define own research objectives in line with departmental research strategy.
- Carry out substantive, original, and significant research which supports the departmental research activity in line with your research of interest.
- Develop methods and techniques appropriate to the type of research pursued that add to the intellectual understanding of the field.
- Develop a plan for the achievement of personal research in conjunction with HOD/Research Leader through the relevant process.
- Maintain relevance and continual updating of knowledge and understanding in the field or speciality.
- Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course study.
- Contribute as appropriate to the development of theory and practice in the field research.
- Take responsibility for organizing own activities and for the management of allocated resources, this includes all lecturing-related work as well.
- Contribute to the organization of the wider work area, e.g. as a module leader, coordinate with others such as support staff or academic colleagues.
- Liaise with industry and community organizations, e.g., regarding student placement, cooperative visits; or other activity required by the department.
- Provide advice to professional and community bodies as appropriate to the discipline.
- Actively contribute to local community & networks
- Contribute actively to conferences and/or participate in workshops, e.g., involvement beyond the role of attendance
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Doctoral qualification
- Between eight (8) and ten (10) year’s working experience in the Higher Education environment
- A broadly-defined area of Astrophysics which includes theoretical Cosmology and Astroparticle theory.
- The applicant should be able to demonstrate internationally competitive research and networking in their area of expertise as well as be able to teach the field of astrophysics in its full range.
- A proven research track record in reputable journals and conference proceedings
- Supervision experience at Masters and Doctoral levels (completed students).
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal 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
- Great writing and presentation skills
- High level of integrity and ethical foundations.
- May be required to travel between campuses.
- May be required to travel nationally and internationally for research and presentations
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.
