Associate Professor (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Complementary Medicine)
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
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Complementary Medicine).
- Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
- Maintain a portfolio of teaching activities with a high reputation and impact (as evidenced by student evaluations, peer assessment, etc.)
- Facilitating teaching and learning within the domain of Complementary Medicine.
- Facilitate theory and practice integration
- Embark on research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Actively participating in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers
- Apply and secure research funding, and contribute to team grant submissions
- Contribution to the faculty policies and practice in teaching and learning.
Minimum requirements
- PhD/Doctorate Degree and a qualification in Complementary Medicine modalities specifically Acupuncture and Phytotherapy
- At least five years' of lecturing experience at a higher institution
- Experience in research postgraduate supervision and/or publication
- Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research, and innovation
- Evidence of developing external research grant applications and success
- Excellent command in the field of Complementary Medicine
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Great writing and presentation skills
- High level of integrity and ethical foundation
- Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement
- The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
- Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure
- National Research Foundation (NRF) Rating (in exceptional cases, where the applicant is not rated, the candidate
must achieve NRF rating within 1 year)
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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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.
