Professor / Associate Professor, Southern Centre for Inequality Studies

5 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Unist Full time

Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND

Research Field: Political sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: South Africa

Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Description

The Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) is a grant-funded, interdisciplinary research centre located in the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. SCIS seeks to make an appointment at the level of professor/associate professor to undertake the following:

  • Oversee the research programme at SCIS;
  • Produce high-quality research;
  • Advance existing research within the SCIS, and/or develop new areas of research;
  • Contribute to the leadership of the centre.
Requirements:
  • A PhD is required for an appointment at the level of Professor/Associate Professor.
  • Ten or more years of research experience, and knowledge of theoretical and empirical debates focusing on issues of inequality, inclusive development, and the economy in South Africa, Africa and the global South.
  • At least 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing research projects in an academic setting.
  • Excellent research skills, and proven ability to produce accredited publications with a record of high-quality accredited journal/book publications.
  • A proven track record of effective university teaching, and evidence of graduating PhD and Masters students.
  • An interest in curriculum development, teaching, and learning on issues related to inequality.
  • A high level of motivation and a commitment to progressive policy formulation for South Africa and the global South.
  • Interested in engaging in policy spaces particularly in South Africa and across the global South.
  • Experience working in an organisational environment similar to SCIS would be an advantage.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate congruence with SCIS' existing research foci or specify a new area of research related to inequality in the global South. This is a permanent academic position, subject to the standard Wits academic appointment procedures, with an attractive remuneration package and conditions of service.

More information about the SCIS can be found here.

Applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. Submit a covering letter together with a CV that includes the name, address, and contact details (as well as e-mail addresses) of three referees, certified copies of degrees/diploma, and evidence of research outputs, including a writing sample of a recent publication, preferably sole-authored.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. The University of the Witwatersrand reserves the right not to make an appointment and the right to continue searching thereafter and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Deadline: 31 March 2025, to start as soon as possible.

Number of offers available: 1

Contact

City: City of Johannesburg (JHB), Gauteng (ZA)

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