VICE-DEAN: POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH AND INTERATIONALISATION (FEBE)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan comprehensive university anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on innovative thinking and sustainable 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) within the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa.”
Job description
- Provides academic leadership in the areas of postgraduate studies[1], research, innovation and internationalization;
- Actively promotes and supports 4IR research initiatives, projects, and postgraduate teaching modules, alignment with the vision of the University of Johannesburg.
- Manages and chairs all the faculty functions/committees whose purposes are in the areas of research, innovation and internationalization;
- Manages the FEBE visiting academics portfolio that includes academic visiting positions and postdoctoral research fellows;
- Promotes inter-faculty collaborations; transdisciplinary research and teaching activities through collaborations with other faculties;
- Works with other UJ entities that are research, innovation, entrepreneurship based to increase the impact of the faculty research; works with the Technology Transfer Office to promote a culture of start-ups and entrepreneurial activities at UJ;
- Regularly monitors and reports on research performance, graduate research outputs, postgraduate outputs and develop strategies to ensure targets are achieved;
- Continues to conduct their own research and supervision of graduate students;
- Advances the disciplines in FEBE through community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations / professional societies; and
- Actively demonstrates understanding and delivers on the UJ Strategic Plan targets in respect of postgraduate studies, research, innovation and internationalisation.
- Actively supports academics in the faculty with research grant applications.
Minimum requirements
- PhD and experience in areas aligned to the fourth industrial revolution
- At least five years’ experience in the academic environment;
- National Research Foundation (NRF) Rating (in exceptional cases, where the applicant is not rated, the candidate must achieve NRF rating within 1 year);
- Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research and innovation;
- Evidence of developing external research grant applications and success thereof and
- Experience in management such as research centre director, group head or head of department,
- Strong interpersonal relationships;
- Analytical thinking;
- Strong academic character;
- High emotional intelligence and self-awareness;
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity;
- Collegiality and respect of others;
- Demonstrated leadership skills; and
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MAY FORWARD THEIR CURRICULUM VITAE AND COVER LETTER TO Ms Ntsimane Nombulelo (Human Capital Business Partner) - nombulelon@uj.ac.za or apply on the UJ Careers Portal http://jobs.uj.ac.za
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.
