Professor/associate Professor

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ONE POST)- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teaching various modules within the School, with preference given to public financial management teaching;
- Publishing scientific articles and papers in high impact international journals;
- Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of own specialisation to enable the development of new knowledge, innovation and understanding within the field;
- Demonstrating involvement in professional activities where applicable;
- Supervising postgraduate students;
- Mentoring junior and senior academic staff;
- Performing administrative duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
- Liaising with stakeholders; and
- Participating in the School’s community programmes (short courses and consultations).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
**Professor**:

- A Doctorate in Public Administration/Public Affairs or related public policy area;
- Experience of teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate levels at a higher education institution for a minimum of 8 years;
- Experience in the development/reform of teaching modules, or curricula;
- An established national and international profile with active networks;
- Evidence of an established research focus as an independent researcher in national and international peer reviewed journals; and
- Evidence of Master’s and Doctoral supervision to completion.

**Associate Professor**:

- A Doctorate in Public Administration/Public Affairs or related public policy area;
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a higher education institution for a minimum of 5 years;
- An established national profile with active networks;
- Evidence of an established research focus as an independent researcher in national and international peer reviewed journals; and
- Evidence of Master’s supervision to completion and early evidence of Doctoral supervision.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Appropriate interpersonal, language and communication skills;
- Experience in Public Administration/Public Affairs education and research;
- Proposal writing skills; and
- Strong organisational skills.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

- International recognition;
- An exceptional research record in one of the Schools’ research specialisation fields; and

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names and contact details of 3 national and 3 international peer reviewers (academic and research); and
- A self-evaluation portfolio with evidence of teaching, research and community/academic scholarship.

CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2024
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._-
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._


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