Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Religion Studies)
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
- Building the research capacity of the Department through publishing peer-reviewed research outputs, applying for research funding, attending conferences, etc.
- Supervising Honours, Masters and Doctoral students in the field of the study of Islam
- Teaching at postgraduate level (Honours and Masters); possibly teaching at undergraduate level in the future
- Participating in the running and development of Short Learning Programmes
- Offering strategic intellectual and academic leadership
- Networking nationally and internationally with academic institutions and individuals
- Participating in departmental administrative duties
- Participating in academic citizenship and community engagement
Minimum requirements
- A PhD focusing on the Study of Islam or a relevant closely aligned field, such as Sociology of Religion or Anthropology of Religion with a focus on Islam
- Keen interest in the social relevance of religion
- A good track record in publishing peer-reviewed academic research
- Evidence of successful supervision of Masters (SL, AP) and Doctoral (P) candidates to completion
- Minimum of three (SL, AP) to five (P) years of teaching experience in a higher education environment
- Ability and willingness to work as an effective member of the departmental team
- Ability and willingness to work with a diverse student body
- High personal standards when it comes to integrity and ethical conduct
- Good leadership skills
- Sensitivity and a positive attitude towards the studied religion(s) and faith communities
- An NRF rating or willingness to apply for one
- Good track-record of applying for research funding
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.
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