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October 18, 2024
University of Johannesburg
OTHER
Associate Professor (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Anthropology & Development Studies)
Advert reference: uj_001707
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 3 November 2024
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
Job Description:
The Department of Anthropology and Development Studies (DADS) consists of two subjects, Anthropology and Development Studies. We offer various degrees and courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in these subjects. In recent years ADS has been undergoing a process of internal review and renewal, and ongoing efforts have been made to bring the two sides of department together into a cohesive whole, through shared teaching and postgraduate supervisory programmes and in terms of research. Our undergraduate classes in both subjects are large, ranging from 600 students in some first-year classes, to 400 in some second-year courses, and 150 in third year. Honours classes are much smaller. We offer online and blended approaches. We run a weekly postgraduate seminar for all MA and Ph D students, and we contribute to weekly seminars co-hosted with Sociology. We are also actively involved in initiating various other outward looking research programmes and activities, including the Gauteng Anthropology group. Our dynamic team of research and teaching staff in DADS have a range of research expertise and interests, stretching from medical anthropology to issues of social and environmental justice; and from the political economy of postcolonial states and development, to urban anthropology and from the anthropology of landscapes, waste and materiality; and from the politics of commemoration, memory and human remains to gender, youth and sexuality studies; water politics, and climate change; and governance and Human rights.
Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in Anthropology and/or Development Studies at UG and Hons levels.
- Supervise Hons, MA, and Ph D students in Anthropology and/or Development Studies.
- Plan, Conduct and Publish quality research in peer-reviewed accredited international journals, co-edited books, and monographs.
- Secure research funding.
- Offer strategic intellectual and academic leadership across Department of Anthropology and Development Studies. Participate in Global/International/Regional academic and disciplinary associations, conferences, journals etc.
- Take part in the development of curricula and teaching programmes.
Minimum requirements
- Ph D in Anthropology or Development Studies, or related discipline,
- Teaching and supervision experience at UG and PG levels,
- Publications in accredited national and international journals
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills,
- Good planning and administration skills.
Ethos:
Must be positive, driven, competent, collegial, with a critical intellectual attitude, and professional.
Must be positive, driven, competent, collegial, with a critical intellectual attitude, and professional.
Recommendations:
- Academic monograph published or nearly published,
- Involvement in local and international research networks,
- Hold a critical and multi-disciplinary approach to anthropology, African studies, and development studies,
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Must be able to engage with one or more of the themes of focus of UJ Anthropology and Development
studies (see website: https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/humanities/department-of-anthropology-and-development-studies), - NRF rating
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Jonathan Stadler on Tel: (011) 559 4721
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Lungisa Zihlangu (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2956
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 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 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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