Associate Professor

**Advert reference**: uj_002087 **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 institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, 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" **Job description** **_ For more information, please review the following link: _**_Justice/Criminal/NRSO_** The Department of Strategic Communication is part of the School of Communication in the Faculty of Humanities. The Department offers several undergraduate programmes from a 2-year extended Diploma to a 3-year undergraduate diploma in Public Relations and Communication Management as well as an Advanced Diploma in Communication management. The 3rd year Diploma in Public Relations and Communication Management has a critical Work-Integrated Learning component meant to prepare students for industry. At the Degree levels, the Department offers an Extended Degree, a 3-year undergraduate Degree; BA with Specialisation in Strategic Communication as well as Honours, Masters by coursework and research as well as a PhD in Strategic Communication. **Responsibilities**: - Teach theoretical and practical courses across the year groups from undergraduate to postgraduate levels; - Course coordination, curriculum development and associated administration; - Publish in peer-reviewed, accredited publications; - Recruit and supervise postgraduate students, including post-doctoral fellows; - Build and maintain national and international external partners, including within industry. - Manage Work Integrated Learning among undergraduate students. **Minimum requirements** - A relevant Doctoral degree in Strategic Communication or a commensurate field. - A strong and prolific research track record. - Teaching experience commensurate with the level of the post of Associate Professor. - A solid track record of postgraduate supervision. As Associate Professor, postgraduate supervision should include MA, Doctoral and possible Postdoctoral supervision. - The ability to cross-teach Strategic Communication, Marketing, Corporate Communication as well as Public Relations and Communication Management. - Work Integrated Learning competence. - Familiarity with various research approaches especially quantitative perspectives. - Various teaching and learning pedagogies. **Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**: - Work in a multicultural learning and work environment. - Work in a fast-changing and creative environment. - Integrate digital technologies in teaching and learning. - Engage with industry and initiate and maintain industry partnerships. - Provide strong and innovative leadership. - Enthuse and inspire students as well as colleagues. - Team player; and - Take initiative. - Work Integrated Learning competence. - Familiarity with various research approaches especially quantitative perspectives. **Recommendations**: - Experience in raising and managing grant funds in a research-context. - Experience in staff and budget management. - Experience in teaching both theory and applied Strategic Communication courses. - Strategic Communication industry experience. - Ability to innovate for work-integrated learning, including digital and AI options. **Enquiries**: **Enquiries regarding job content**:Prof Anna Oksiutycz-Munyawiri (Head of Department) at Tel: (011) 559 2849/3613**Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits**:Ms. Lungisa Zihlangu (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 2956