Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Human Anatomy & Physiology)
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
- Present lectures and practicals in Human Physiology to undergraduate students in the Health and Allied Health professions;
- Assist with curriculum development, module coordination and academic administration in modules presented to undergraduate students in the Health and Allied Health professions;
- Involvement in personal and departmental research activities;
- Undertake Postgraduate supervision at Masters and Doctoral levels, and
- Active participation in Departmental and Faculty activities, as requested by the Head of Department/Executive Dean.
Minimum requirements
- A Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Human Physiology/Physiology;
- Relevant teaching experience of Human Physiology/Physiology or its related subfields in the Higher education sector (minimum 10 years);
- Knowledge, skills and competencies in Human Physiology.
- Sustained record of scholarly activities, including papers presented at national and international conferences, reviewing of journal articles and peer reviewed creative outputs (Minimum of 15 papers with a unit value of 5 in the last 5 years) generated through research in the field of Human Physiology or its related subfields.
- Supervision and examination of masters’ and doctoral candidates in Human Physiology/Physiology.
- Attracts national and international funding for research activities.
- Evidence of recognition as an established academic leader.
- Excellent command of the field of Human Physiology and its latest knowledge and trends;
- Good interpersonal and written and verbal English communication skills;
- Ability to facilitate learning through blended and technologically-based teaching methods;
- Ability to function in a diverse working environment;
- Excellent organisation and administration skills;
- Good time-management skills and the ability to perform under pressure, and
- The ability to function independently, as well as in a team.
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.
