Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: School of Economics)
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
“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.
The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of an Associate Professor in the School of Economics.
The applicants to this post are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research. This is especially in the areas of industrial policy, competition and regulation economics.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities will include:
Teaching and Learning:
- Lecture, supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School of Economics.
- Teach, supervise and assess students, prepare study material, and be available for consultation.
- Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
- Communicate effectively with students and colleagues, using face-to-face, telephone, written and electronic communication (including email) modes as appropriate.
- Invigilate during University examinations or assessments.
- Ensure that students and staff adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations.
- Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
- Participate in official meetings of the School, College and UJ.
- Provide cover for colleagues on sabbatical where necessary.
- Play a leading role in developing new courses or modules, individually and/or collectively taught and participate in ongoing development of aspects of course structure, delivery, assessment, etc.
- Course coordination.
- Supervise Honours projects, Master’s dissertations and PhD theses to completion.
- Involvement in professional activities.
- Assume various administrative tasks and responsibilities (junior and/or more senior) as requested by the Director of the School.
Research:
- Improve and increase personal knowledge of the field of Economics and related disciplines through research, publications and postgraduate supervision.
- There must be a strong commitment to excellence in productive research and postgraduate supervision, as well as the promotion of UJ's strategic objectives.
- Improve and increase personal knowledge of the relevant field of study through research and publications.
- Contribute to the development of the School through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence.
- Direct and develop a personal research programme leading to publications in key national or international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output.
- Participate in research teams or other collaborative research initiatives, School and/or inter-College.
- Identify opportunities and apply for substantial grants for new research projects, individual and/or collaborative.
Community Development:
- Initiate and participate in community engagement projects and Pan-African partnership activities.
Individual Value Add:
- Participation and presentation in the School seminars.
- Collaboration with academics at other universities including international partnerships.
- Contributing constructively to the team through taking a leadership position.
- Functioning as a role model setting standards of excellence.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant PhD degree with strong quantitative research background.
- Sound knowledge of competition, regulation, industrial policy.
- Sound knowledge of Economic theories, Mathematics and Advanced Econometrics for development, at postgraduate level.
- Appropriate teaching and practical experience, proven research ability.
- The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals is the most important requirement for the position.
- Strong knowledge of advanced statistical and different econometrics packages.
- The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of economics when required.
- An excellent record of recent and relevant academic publications.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and master’s level.
- Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Economics discipline (especially in the areas of industrial policy; competition and regulation; sustainable development) at ostgraduate level.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
- Good time management skills.
- Good planning and organising skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good listening skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
- An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five (5) years.
- Knowledge of online teaching methodologies.
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.
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.
