Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Department of Anthropology and Development Studies (ADS) consists of two subjects, Anthropology and Development Studies. We offer various degrees and courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in these subjects. In recent years ADS has been undergoing a process of internal review and renewal, and ongoing efforts have been made to bring the two sides of department together into a cohesive whole, through shared teaching and postgraduate supervisory programmes and in terms of research. Our undergraduate classes in both subjects are large, ranging from 600 students in some first-year classes, to 400 in some second-year courses, and 150 in third year. Honours classes are much smaller. We offer online and blended approaches.

Responsibilities:
 
  • Teach courses in both Anthropology and Development Studies at UG and Hons levels.
  • Supervise Hons, MA and PhD students in Anthropology and Development Studies.
  • Plan, conduct and publish quality research in peer-reviewed accredited international journals, co-edited books, and monographs.
  • Secure research funding.
  • Offer strategic intellectual and academic leadership across Department of Anthropology and Development Studies, including taking part in development of curricula and teaching programmes.
  • Participate in Global/International/Regional academic and disciplinary associations, conferences, journals etc.
  • Participate in departmental administrative duties.

Minimum requirements

  • PhD in Anthropology or Development Studies, or related discipline.
  • 5 years teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Track record of graduated Honours and Masters students.
  • Teaching experience of large undergraduate classes, including online and blended learning approaches.
  • At least 5 publications in accredited national and international journals.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good planning and administration skills.

Strongly Recommended

  • Academic monograph, published or nearly published.
  • Involvement in local and international research networks.
  • Hold a critical and multi-disciplinary approach to anthropology, African studies and development studies.
  • Must be able to engage with one or more of the themes of focus of UJ Anthropology and Development studies.
  • (see website: https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/department-of-anthropology-and-development-studies)
  • NRF rating.
  • Graduated PhD students.

Ethos:
Must be positive, driven, competent, collegial, with a critical intellectual attitude, and professional.
 
ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Jonathan Stadler 0824142735
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Lungisa Zihlangu (011) 559-2956 (HR Business Partner) 

 

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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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.

 

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