Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: School of Economics (SARChi Industrial Development)) (5-Year Fixed Term Contract)
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
- Undertake research and publish extensively, especially in high-impact journals.
- Be involved in initiating and managing research projects.
- Supervise postgraduate students and postdoctoral research fellows.
- Initiate and contribute to dissemination, training, engagement and other events.
- Assist in overall management and co-ordination of SARChI-ID; support and deputise for the Chair holder as appropriate; and contribute to the various activities of SARChI-ID.
- Initiate, develop and/or be involved in research networks, collaborations, institutional partnerships, and grant applications.
Minimum requirements
- A Doctoral qualification (preferably in economics; applicants with a doctorate in a cognate discipline and with relevant expertise will also be considered).
- Relevant specialisation.
- An excellent record of relevant academic publications.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
- Team Player
- Project Management and Change Management Skills
- Strong Time Management and Priorities Management Skills
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written skills
- Excellent organisational skilisls and ability to multi-task
- Good research and analytical skills
- The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
- The ability to supervise graduate students.
- Research management skills.
- Excellent planning, organisational and management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Expertise in or linked to the field of industrial development.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students will be a recommendation for appointment at Senior Lecturer level (this is a requirement for appointment at Associate Professor level).
- Experience in initiating, being awarded and/or managing large research projects.
- An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five years.
- Evidence of sourcing external research funding
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.
