Professor/ Associate Professor (Faculty of Science: Department of Chemical Sciences)Advert reference: uj_001403
Advert status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 March 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.
Job Description: The Department of Chemical Sciences is an academic unit within the Faculty of Science. The core functions of the department are teaching, training, and research. The department is situated on both the APK Campus in Auckland Park and the DFC campus in Doornfontein, both in Johannesburg.
Responsibilities: Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research, playing a leading role in teaching innovation including the use of online tools.Be actively involved in core activities of the department such as teaching, research, academic administration, short course development, marketing, and community projects.Teach modules (theory and/or practical) in Physical Chemistry or Organic Chemistry for the Chemistry undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department.Lead curriculum development in Organic Chemistry programmes.Publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and/or academic journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences, commensurate with the level of appointment.Supervise postgraduate students.Obtain research funding from external funding bodies.Perform administrative and ad hoc duties as required by the Department.Minimum Requirements: PhD in chemistry or equivalent, with experience in membrane science for applications in water treatment and purification.Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate tertiary level (5-10 years).Previous involvement in developing university learning programmes, developing new courses, or enriching existing courses.Experience in supervising postgraduate students, and evidence of graduated MSc and/or PhD students.Proven research excellence and sustained, significant research outputs in ISI accredited journals.NRF rating would be a requirement.Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement would be beneficial.Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g., an abridged teaching evaluation or portfolio.Strong commitment to good teaching and research.Sound communication skills in English.A good/successful research fundraising record of accomplishment.Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.Excellent teaching skills.Good planning and organizational skills.Ability to apply relevant skills in addressing chemistry problems.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Ability to self-manage own research group.Strong interpersonal relationships as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.Enquiries: Job content: Prof J Ramontja on Tel: (011) 559-6754
Remuneration and benefits: Lubabalo Mgedezi on Tel: (011) 559-3892/3010 (HCM Business Partner)
Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae and the names and full contact details of at least three traceable referees. Please also attach a copy of your highest academic qualification and proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to.
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