Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Education: Ali Mazui Centre for Higher Education 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
- Contribute significantly to the research profile of the AMCHES by publishing high-quality research outputs, journal articles, and chapters in accredited outlets.
- Contribute to recruiting and the supervision of postgraduate students at Honours, MA and PHD level.
- Take on a full teaching load, commensurate with rank, at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Efficiently and reliably handle administrative duties commensurate with rank.
- Initiate cutting-edge research projects that align with the Centre's strategic plans.
- Actively participate in funding applications to support the work of the Centre.
- Developing networks and partnerships between the centre, academics/researchers and other research centres in the field in the public and private sectors, locally, nationally and internationally.
- Involvement in seminars, colloquiums and symposiums based on the Centre’s research and aims and present at local and international conferences.
- Involvement in developing of postgraduate academic programmes and short learning programmes related to the focus of the Centre
- Involvement in teaching at mainly postgraduate level.
- Participation in faculty and institutional committee structures when required.
Minimum requirements
- Applicable PhD/DEd/DPhil degree
- Teaching/ research experience at the tertiary level
- Relevant experience working in the field of higher education research
- Evidence of research output and accredited publications in the field of higher education research, including articles published in DHET accredited journals, chapters in books, and books in the same field.
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
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.
