Associate Professor (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Anthropology & Development 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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Teach courses in Anthropology and/or Development Studies at UG and Hons levels.
- Supervise Hons, MA, and PhD students in Anthropology and/or Development Studies.
- Plan, Conduct and Publish quality research in peer-reviewed accredited international journals, co-edited books, and monographs.
- Secure research funding.
- Offer strategic intellectual and academic leadership across Department of Anthropology and Development Studies. Participate in Global/International/Regional academic and disciplinary associations, conferences, journals etc.
- Take part in the development of curricula and teaching programmes.
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Anthropology or Development Studies, or related discipline,
- Teaching and supervision experience at UG and PG levels,
- Publications in accredited national and international journals
- Good interpersonal and communication skills,
- Good planning and administration skills.
Must be positive, driven, competent, collegial, with a critical intellectual attitude, and professional.
- Academic monograph published or nearly published,
- Involvement in local and international research networks,
- Hold a critical and multi-disciplinary approach to anthropology, African studies, and development studies,
- Must be able to engage with one or more of the themes of focus of UJ Anthropology and Development
studies (see website: https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/department-of-anthropology-and-development-studies), - NRF rating
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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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.
