Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Urban & Regional Planning) (Re-advert)Advert reference: uj_001623
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 25 August 2024
Position SummaryJob category: Education and Training
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
IntroductionThe 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 Department of Urban and Regional Planning forms part of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at the University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus. The Department is part of the cluster of the School of Civil Engineering and the Built Environment. Moreover, it is one of the 11 planning institutions in South Africa offering programmes in Urban and Regional planning. The department is a member of the Association of African Planning Schools (AAPS) consisting of planning institutions in the African continent. It is accredited by the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN). All the staff in the department are highly qualified.
Position reports to the Head of Department and liaise with other Departmental stakeholders.
Responsibilities:Teaching and assessment of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the following disciplines (but not limited) will strongly be recommended for the possible candidate:
Architectural DesignDrawing Skills and TechniquesStudioUrban Information SystemsComputer Applications and Software KnowledgeStrategic PlanningUrban DesignLayout PlanningLocal Area AnalysisMinimum Requirements:Master's in Urban and Regional Planning, or Architecture and Planning or Urban Design or Equivalent.Completed or registration for PhD studies is an added advantage.Registered with relevant Professional Bodies, SACPLAN or SACAP as a Professional Planner, Architect Planner.Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.Good practical industry experience accompanied with a Portfolio of work.Record of research and at least 3 publications in accredited journals and peer-reviewed conferences.Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:Technology savvy and ability to work with ArcGIS/QGIS, AutoCAD, ARCHICAD, Revit and Autodesk software packages.Sharp and robust high level of communication skillsSound knowledge of planning lawSelf-motivated, leadership skillsDemonstrate sound work ethics and punctuality.Good interpersonal relations and effective organisational skillsClass and student management skillsRecommendations:Recent lecturing experience at undergraduate degree levels would be highly beneficial.Highly technical with proven practical experience.Proven research capabilities and administration.Proven ability to attract research funds.Postgraduate student supervisory experience.Enquiries:Enquiries regarding the job content: URP Head of Department: Prof T.N. Mphambukeli at Tel: (011) 559-6062
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.
Additional InformationCandidates 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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