Associate Professor

**Advert reference**: uj_001726
- **Advert status**: Online**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**: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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

**Job description**

**Responsibilities**:

- Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Conduct and publish research in accredited publications
- Course coordination and general academic administrative duties
- Postgraduate supervision
- Establish international relationships
- Strong academic citizenship

**Minimum requirements**
- PhD in English or Film Studies or related disciplines
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Higher education
- Minimum of 5 accredited articles
- Evidence of postgraduate supervision
- Evidence of course coordination and development

**Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**:

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work outside areas of expertise if necessary
- Good planning and administrative skills
- Ability to teach and supervise across the curriculum

**Recommendations**:

- A published book or progress towards completing a book is desirable.
- Evidence of international connections preferred.
- Interdisciplinary orientation also preferred.

**Enquiries**:
**Enquiries regarding the job content**: Prof Ronit Frenkel on Tel: (011) 559 2553

**Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits**:Ms Lungisa Zihlangu (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2956

For more information, please review the following link**:Justice/Criminal/NRSO**.