Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

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

Job Description:

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Johannesburg was recently ranked the 2nd best philosophy department in the country. It prides itself on being dynamic, inclusive, diverse, and responsive to the needs of its students. We teach sizeable undergraduate classes and have the largest postgraduate community in the country with close to 70 students. Its staff are active researchers and publish regularly in accredited journals and with reputable presses. The Department has research strengths in the philosophy of science and medicine, philosophy of art and aesthetics, African Feminism, epistemic decolonisation, epistemic injustice, Indian philosophy, 19th and 20th century European thought, including German Idealism, phenomenology, and psychoanalysis. The Department is affiliated with several research centres, including the African Centre for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (ACEPS), Centre for Philosophy of Epidemiology, Medicine and Public Health (CPEMPH), Karl Mittermaier Centre for Philosophy of Economics (KMCPE), and the Centre for Phenomenology in South Africa (CPSA).

The successful candidate will be expected to teach, supervise and lead philosophy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the Department of Philosophy. All areas of specialization in philosophy will be considered, but preference may be given to candidates specializing in ethics, environmental ethics, feminism, and social, political and legal philosophy.

Responsibilities:  
 
The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Contribute significantly to the research profile of the Department by completing a PhD and publish journal articles and chapters in accredited outlets.
  • Contribute to the supervision of postgraduate students at Honours, MA and PHD level.
  • Take on a full teaching load, commensurate with rank, at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Efficiently and reliably handle administrative duties commensurate with rank.

Minimum requirements

  • PhD in Philosophy.
  • Track record of publications in accredited journals and presses.
  • Extensive experience as a lecturer in a philosophy department.
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • A team-orientated academic colleague who will enthusiastically contribute towards the department’s research, teaching, and admin targets.
  • A student-centred lecturer who understands and is responsive to the unique challenges of higher education in South Africa.
 
Recommendations:
 
Please include in your application:
  • A reference letter from your most recent line manager.
  • References from former academic colleagues.
 
Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr Chad Harris on Tel: (011) 559-3840
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Lungisa Zihlangu on Tel: (011) 559-2956 (HCM Business Partner) 

 

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.

 

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