Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Science: Department of Zoology)Advert reference: uj_001644Advert status: OnlineApply by: 1 September 2024Position SummaryJob category: Education and TrainingCampus: Auckland Park Kingsway CampusContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: Open to allIntroductionThe 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 Zoology has a long-standing reputation for excellence in tertiary education and has an established record with research in the fields of aquatic health including toxicology, fish parasitology, fish histology and histopathology, freshwater ecology, cave and groundwater ecology, molecular genetics and systematics, as well as comparative respiratory morphology.Description:The department currently has a vacant position on a Professor / Associate Professor level in Zoology or related field. Apart from presenting lectures in Zoology and/or Physiology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision, and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in community engagement activities.Responsibilities:Lead existing or new research groups.Secure and manage internal and external research funds.Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology (undergraduate and Honours level).Administrative duties as required by the HOD.Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral).Steer research projects independently.Establish and sustain research output in peer-reviewed journals.Establish national and international research collaborations.Network with industry and research institutions.Community service and advancing of the discipline.Professor:Academic qualifications: PhD (Zoology or related field) or equivalent qualification.Established and sustained research output in peer-reviewed journals.Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.Proven record in securing external research funds.Steer research project/s independently.Teaching experience at tertiary level.Proven record of national/international collaboration.Specialization in Zoology or related field.Associate Professor:Academic qualifications: PhD (Zoology, or related field) or equivalent qualification.Established and sustained research output in peer-reviewed journals.Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.Proven record of securing external research funds.Teaching experience at tertiary level.Proven record of national/international collaboration.Specialization in Zoology or related field.Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:A team player with a passion for student training and research.Ability to work independently.Resilient.Recommendations:NRF-rating (highly recommended).Involvement with SDG and/or 4IR-related research and/or teaching and learning.Expertise and experience in course and curriculum innovation in higher education.Enquiries:Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof JC van Dyk on Tel: (011) 559 2620Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Lubabalo Mgedezi (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3892/3010Your 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.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.
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