Associate Professor

**Advert reference**: uj_001804

**Advert status**: Online

**Position Summary**

**Industry**:Education & Training**Job category**:Education and Training**Campus**:Doornfontein 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**
- The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a senior lecturer qualified in the field of Optometry, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research, and CPD development; in line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.- **Responsibilities**:

- Actively participating in the research focus areas of the department, producing outputs such as journal papers.
- Facilitate teaching and learning and review and incorporate new approaches to preparation, design and delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment within the domain of Optometry.
- Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
- Contribute to the identification and revision of modules, courses, and programmes
- Advise/support students in relation to relevant modules, referring them for further help and/ or guidance as and when required.
- Develop methods and techniques appropriate to the type of research pursued that add to the intellectual understanding of the field.

**Minimum requirements**
- In possession of a DPhil/ PhD (NQF Level 10) in the field of Optometry.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience in Optometry within the recognised academic higher education institution.
- Registration with the HPCSA in the relevant field.
- A proven track record of research and scholarly publications in DHET accredited journals.
- Expertise in relevant approaches and methods of teaching including blended teaching methods.
- Experience in research postgraduate supervision and/or publication.
- Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research, and innovation.

**Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**:

- Knowledge of university, and faculty policies, rules, and regulations
- A good track record of teaching and research with the relevant speciality
- The ability to teach at a higher education level.
- Command of the field of Optometry with its latest knowledge and trends.
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate learning through blended and technology-based teaching methods.
- Innovative, proactive and creative.
- Excellent presentation skills (contact and online).
- Excellent computer literacy skills
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good academic administrative skills.
- Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
- Ability to function in a diverse environment.
- High level of integrity and ethical behaviour.
- Good time management skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner.

**Recommendations**:

- Completion or registration with the PBODO with therapeutic privileges is advisable.

**Reporting to**:
**Dr N Hasrod (Head of Department)**

**Enquiries**:
**Enquiries regarding the job content**: Dr Nabeela Hasrod on Tel: (011) 559 9014**Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits**: Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 1531For more information, please review the following link**:Justice/Criminal/NRSO**.