Professor / Associate Professor (Faculty Of Humanities, Department Of History)

1 week ago

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Unist Full time

Organisation / Company: UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Research Field: History, Philosophy, Religious sciences

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

Country: South Africa

Application Deadline: 6 Apr - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Advert reference: uj_

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 6 April

Position Summary:

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: Open to all

Level: Senior

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future.

Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg aims to appoint an Associate Professor in the Department of History.

Enjoying a growing stature in the country and increasingly research intensive, the UJ History Department is seeking a highly motivated, qualified and ambitious candidate, who will strengthen and deepen the Department's research specializations.

Responsibilities:
  1. Prepare and deliver lectures and/or practical sessions for undergraduate students, including using online formats.
  2. Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
  3. Conduct and publish independent research.
  4. Teach at postgraduate level.
  5. Supervise postgraduate research.
  6. Attend departmental and faculty meetings.
  7. Be actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the department.
  8. Fostering national and international research and teaching collaborations.
Minimum Requirements:
  1. PhD in History or an allied discipline.
  2. Ability to perform research, teaching, and administration simultaneously.
  3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
  1. Ambition for growing a strong research profile through peer-reviewed publications, as well as for presenting research in seminars, colloquiums, and conferences both nationally and internationally.
  2. Interest in developing and enhancing student-centred teaching and learning, building skills towards teaching excellence, including the capacity to utilize and integrate online tools and platforms.
  3. Ability to nurture strong interpersonal relations and collegiality; passion for participating in academic life including events organised by the department; commitment to interpersonal and professional ethics and to creative thinking and problem-solving.
Recommendations:
  1. Experience in lecturing at university level.
  2. Evidence of research output (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles).
Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content: Dr Tshepo Moloi (Head of Department) on Tel.

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms Lungisa Zihlangu (HCM Business Partner) on Tel.

Number of offers available: 1

Company / Institute: UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Country: South Africa

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

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

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