Lecturer (Faculty of Science: Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy 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
- Assume responsibility to teach modules enlisted for the Geography programme in the Department, especially for undergraduate teaching programmes in human and environmental geography.
- Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited academic journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences, commensurate with the level of appointment.
- Actively supervise BA/BSc Honours, Masters and Doctoral students in Human Geography and related subdisciplines.
- Obtain research funding from external funding bodies.
- Perform administrative and ad hoc duties as the needs require.
Minimum requirements
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Human Geography.
- Provide certified copies of completed doctoral degree certificate/s or evaluated SAQA equivalents for foreign qualifications.
- Have sound proficiency in the various study fields falling within Human Geography.
- Have an understanding and knowledge background in one or more of the subfields of Human Geography such as Urban Geography, Tourism Geography, Political Geography and additional expertise in Environmental Geography would be considered an advantage.
- Have a record of publishing academic papers in accredited scientific journals commensurate with the level of appointment.
- Have a national and/or international intellectual network.
- Have a track record or willingness to apply for external research funding
- Proven skill in Human Geography and related sub-disciplines.
- Ability to apply all the relevant skills in addressing critical issues in Human Geography.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Teaching experience at a tertiary level.
- Previous involvement in developing a university learning programme.
- PhD in Geography with specialization in Human Geography.
- Participation in joint research projects, with the supervision of postgraduate students in Human Geography or related study fields.
- An NRF rating would advance the applicant’s chances of being successful. If the applicant has no NRF rating, he/she should be in the position to apply for a rating within 3/4 years of being appointed.
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.
