Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Science: Department of Biotechnology & Food Technology)
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.
- Must be capable of lecturing Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
- Must be able to develop course material for Biotechnology modules required in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology.
- Must be actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community development projects.
- Be familiar with South African Biotechnology and Food Industry.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in Microbiology or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics.
- Eight (8) to ten (10) or more years' working experience in the Higher Education environment.
- Excellent teaching skills and knowledge in the relevant field.
- A proven research track record in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
- Supervision experience at Master’s and Doctoral level (completed students).
- Familiarity with SA Biotechnology or Food Industries.
- Computer Literacy.
- Proficiency in English.
- Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven record of academic administration.
- Strong interpersonal relationships.
- Analytical thinking.
- Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques e.g. Moodle
- Track record of postgraduate (MSc and PhD) supervision, and accredited research output in the relevant discipline including conference proceedings.
- Track record of national and international collaborations or scholarship will be an added advantage.
- Proven engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning including innovative teaching practices, include your teaching portfolio and previous peer and teaching evaluations.
- Knowledge of the online learning environment.
- Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment.
- Evidence of visibility within the academic community.
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.
