Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: 5 year contract (College of Business & Economics) - Re-advert
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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Have strong knowledge of the fields of applied spatial econometrics.
- Have strong knowledge of the fields of spatial statistics.
- Have strong knowledge of other methods in regional sciences (geographically weighted regressions) and hierarchical regressions
- Be able to lecture and supervise Master's/PhD students, especially in the field of spatial econometrics, geographically weighted regressions and hierarchical regressions.
- Be able to conduct and publish high-quality research.
Minimum requirements
- A minimum requirement of a relevant PhD degree (NQF 10 level) with strong quantitative background.
- Sound knowledge of spatial statistics, Mathematics and Advanced Econometrics (such as spatial econometrics, geographically weighted regressions, hierarchical regressions) at postgraduate level.
- Appropriate teaching and practical experience, proven research ability.
- The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals is the most important requirement for the position.
- Strong working knowledge of advanced mathematics/statistics and different econometrics packages such as R, MATLAB, Geoda, and QGIS.
- The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of economics when required.
- An excellent record of relevant academic publications.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students, especially on Masters and PhD level.
- Proven knowledge and experience in both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies at postgraduate level.
- Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
- Fluent in written and oral English communication.
- A minimum requirement of a relevant Master’s degree (NQF 9 level) with strong quantitative background.
- Sound knowledge of spatial statistics, Mathematics and Advanced Econometrics (such as spatial econometrics, geographically weighted regressions, hierarchical regressions) at postgraduate level.
- Appropriate teaching and practical experience, proven research ability.
- The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals.
- Strong working knowledge of advanced mathematics/statistics and different econometrics packages such as R, MATLAB, Geoda, and QGIS.
- The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of economics when required.
- Proven knowledge and experience in both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies at postgraduate level.
- Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
- Fluent in written and oral English communication.
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
- Working knowledge of software packages in the fields of spatial statistics, spatial econometrics, other methods in regional sciences and hierarchical regressions (R, MATLAB, Geoda, and QGIS).
- The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
- The ability to supervise graduate students.
- Research management skills.
- Overall management skills.
- A strong background in advanced spatial statistics, spatial econometrics, other methods in regional sciences and hierarchical regressions would be a strong recommendation.
- The ability to publish in highly ranked accredited/ peer reviewed journals.
- An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five years.
- Experience in online teaching and learning methodologies.
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.
