Associate Professor: Director (Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture: Graduate School of Architecture)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
- Provide leadership, vision and direction to the School’s faculty, staff and students;
- Contribute actively to research in your specialist field;
- Publish research, including the work of your students, using appropriate channels (peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations) as well as exhibitions, new forms of media and speaking engagements
- Administration and management (both day-to-day and financial) of the GSA;
- Participate in official meetings of the GSA and Faculty;
- Supervise postgraduate students within the appropriate programme offerings;
- Develop key national and international links and collaborative opportunities;
- Lead fundraising initiatives in the School and the Faculty;
- Actively contribute to the development and growth of the GSA.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in Architecture or related discipline
- Registered or registrable with SACAP or other relevant professional body
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the Unit System method of teaching;
- An in-depth and current knowledge of architectural design and/or urban design;
- A demonstrable research interest and proven research ability (articles, exhibitions, books);
- A record of collegiality, collaboration and initiative;
- Proven operational management skills;
- Experience of teaching/reviewing at tertiary level;
- Experience of supervision of postgraduate students;
- An international profile with a demonstrable network and collaboration potential
- The ability to publish in high-impact journals
- The ability to supervise post graduate students
- Management and leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Staff and budget management skills
- Enthusiasm and passion for education, research and community engagement
- An NRF rating or equivalent is a recommendation at all levels of appointment
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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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.
