Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: School of Tourism & Hospitality)
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.
- Be situated at the STH Admin Building, Bunting Road Campus, Kingsway, but not excluded from teaching on other campuses
- Teach allocated modules
- Conduct and publish your research within a focus area in Hospitality management
- Fulfil leadership and administrative roles in the within the STH when required
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and learners from our client organisations
- Supervise postgraduate students’ research, including honours and master’s
- Conduct and publish your research within a research focus area of your personal interest
- Fulfil leadership roles in the department
- Administration taskes in department
- Make a meaningful difference through community engagement
- Forge and maintain external professional networks
Minimum requirements
- A Masters degree in Hospitality management
- Proven experience in teaching/training at a reputable higher education institution, locally or internationally
- Evidence of published articles in accredited journals
- Evidence of successful supervision
- If not completed, be registered for a PhD degree
- Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
- An excellent ability to speak and write in English
- Computer literate (MS Office ext)
- Ability to teach online
- Able to teach large groups
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.
