Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Science: Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology)
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.
successful candidate shall be required to:
- Be capable to lecture undergraduate and postgraduate students in Plant Taxonomy and Systematics and other fields if needed.
- Have experience in directing and developing practicals at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Plant Systematics and Barcoding.
- Be able to develop course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules required in the Department of 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 Systematics and Barcoding.
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience lecturing and performing research at a Higher Education institution.
- Proven lecturing track record at the level of 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.
- Experience in post-graduate supervision.
- A good/successful research fundraising track record.
- Proven research track record through publications, talks and invited talks, patents, etc.
- 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, systematics 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.
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.
