Job Opportunities in South Africa
September 13, 2024
University of Johannesburg
Professor (SARChi Chair) 5-Year Fixed Term Contract (Faculty of Humanities: SARChi Welfare & Social Development)
Advert reference: uj_001685
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 29 September 2024
Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
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 South African Research Chair Initiative (SARCh I) is a strategic intervention focused on increasing scientific research capacity through the development of human capacity and new knowledge generation (http://www.nrf.ac.za/division/rcce/instruments/research-chairs). The UJ-hosted SARCh I Chair for Welfare and Social Development is vacant, and we are looking for an excellent scholar to take up the prestigious position. The successful candidate will lead a research programme and projects that contribute towards enhancing welfare and social development research via UJ, impacting locally and internationally, and aligning with strategic priority areas of the state, community-based entities and the academy. The SARCh I Chair in Welfare and Social Development is linked to the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) which conducts research on poverty, inequality and vulnerability with a focus on women, children, youth, and people with disabilities, and monitoring and evaluation of developmental social welfare policies and services.
In line with the requirements of the SARChi programme:
The selected candidate will be required to draft a full research proposal outlining a five-year research agenda for review and approval by the National Research Foundation (NRF). The successful candidate will be expected to dedicate time to drive the research programme and supervise Masters and Doctoral students as well as mentoring Post-Doctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs).
Responsibilities:
- Manage staff
- Build a research agenda
- Sustain research networks
- Publish research
- Supervise Masters and Doctoral students
- Mentoring of Post-Doctoral Research Fellows
Minimum requirements
- Ph D (in Development Studies, Social Work, Sociology or allied discipline).
- International leader in the field
- Excellent research and publishing record.
- NRF rating.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Track record of successful fundraising.
- Knowledge of budgets and financial planning.
- Team-building skills.
- Strong networking skills.
Recommendations:
- Experience in working with university-based research entities.
- Interest in 4IR and AI debates.
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Kammila Naidoo on Tel: (011) 559 2883
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.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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