Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Urban & Regional Planning) (Re-advert)
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
“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.
Minimum requirements
- Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, or Architecture and Planning or Urban Design or Equivalent.
- Completed or registration for PhD studies is an added advantage.
- Registered with relevant Professional Bodies, SACPLAN or SACAP as a Professional Planner, Architect Planner.
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
- Good practical industry experience accompanied with a Portfolio of work.
- Record of research and at least 3 publications in accredited journals and peer-reviewed conferences.
- Technology savvy and ability to work with ArcGIS/QGIS, AutoCAD, ARCHICAD, Revit and Autodesk software packages.
- With sharp and robust high level of communication skills
- Sound knowledge of planning law
- Self-motivated, leadership skills
- Demonstrate sound work ethics and punctuality.
- Good interpersonal relations and effective organisational skills
- Class and student management skills
- Recent lecturing experience at undergraduate degree levels would be highly beneficial.
- Highly technical with proven practical experience.
- Proven research capabilities and administration.
- Proven ability to attract research funds.
- Postgraduate student supervisory experience.
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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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.
