Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer Recruitment
Details
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Recruiter: |
University of Johannesburg |
Updated on: |
2020-10-26 00:00:00 |
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Start Date: |
2020-10-23 |
End Date: |
2020-11-06 |
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AA/EE: |
Applicable |
Employment Type: |
Permanent |
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Location: |
Gauteng |
Available: |
As soon as possible |
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Category: |
Academic |
Offer: |
Market Related |
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Reporting To: |
Head of Department |
Positions: |
1 |
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Division / Faculty: |
Art, Design & Architecture |
Contract Duration: |
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Department / Sub-Division: |
Fashion Design |
Grade: |
AP |
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Campus: |
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus |
Additional Campuses: |
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and
cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and
stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and
multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job Description
The Department of Fashion Design offers an undergraduate BA
Fashion Design as well a Diploma in Fashion Production. The Department also
offers postgraduate programs in Design from Honours to Doctoral levels. The
successful incumbent will engage with both undergraduate teaching and
postgraduate supervision in all department program offerings. In addition, the
successful incumbent is expected to enhance research and annually contribute to
accredited research outputs.
Responsibilities as an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer
- Discipline-specific teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Actively recruit and supervise postgraduate students
- Participate in program, curriculum development and coordination
- Perform administrative and other ad hoc duties as required
- Significantly contribute to accredited publications (textual and/or creative output) as per UJ requirements
- Obtain funding from external bodies
- Build and develop international networks and partnerships
Minimum Requirements
- A doctoral qualification with a focus on Design (Fashion)
- Deep knowledge of the discipline
- Must have 5-10 years discipline-specific teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate tertiary levels
- Experience in university programme and curriculum development
- Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision
- Proven research excellence with significant accredited research output
- A well-developed teaching portfolio that provides evidence of scholarship of teaching, learning and research
- Track record of research funding received
- Involvement in the national or international academic community and/or industry
- NRF rating or intention to obtain NRF rating within the next three years
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Excellent teaching and supervisory skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to self-manage personal research
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues
Recommendations
- Developed research foci in design (Fashion) such as, smart textiles, technology and creative practice
- Have active international collaborations
Reference
REF: A/2010202
Enquiries
- Please note that the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT and NOT for application purposes.
- Enquiries regarding job content: Dr Neshane Harvey at neshaneh@uj.ac.za or (011) 559 1072
- Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms Lungisa Zihlangu (HR Business Partner) at lungisaz@uj.ac.za or (011) 559 2956.
How To Apply for Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer Position
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees, must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)
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e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the
following contact details: 010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing
and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 21 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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