Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Politics)
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
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines that constitute Political Science (Politics and/or International Relations).
- Supervise postgraduate essays, dissertations, and theses.
- Conduct and publish research in international, accredited journals and reputable presses.
- Take on administrative and committee roles within the Department of Politics and International Relations, the Faculty of Humanities, and the University of Johannesburg.
Minimum requirements
- A completed doctoral degree in Political Science (Politics and/or International Relations), with consideration for cognate disciplines.
- 4 or more years lecturing experience in the discipline of Political Science or cognate disciplines.
- Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited journals and presses.
- Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
- Sound communication skills in English and other South African languages.
- Experience in postgraduate supervision, including at the doctoral level.
- Candidates from designated groups (Black South Africans and women) are especially encouraged to apply.
- Previous administrative and leadership experience, an NRF rating, publication on decolonisation, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), the 4IR, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through a political lens are added advantages.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques e.g. Blackboard.
- Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
- Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
- Punctuality.
- Knowledge of various subfields of Political Science.
- Teaching experience, preferably at a Higher Education Institution.
- A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publication in the relevant field.
- Able to teach large groups of students (± 150).
- Proven research record.
- Experience lecturing undergraduates.
- Willingness to teach postgraduates in various sub-disciplines of politics and/or international relations.
- Proven record of management/administrative positions in university settings.
- Experience in curriculum development.
- Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
- Experience in compiling study guides.
- Experience in media engagement and writing of opinion articles on matters relevant to your discipline.
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.
