Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Science: Department of Zoology) (Re-advert)Advert reference: uj_001634
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 25 August 2024
Position SummaryJob category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
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 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."
"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." 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 the field of Molecular Biology. 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: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 Molecular Biology.Associate Professor: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 Molecular Biology.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 at Tel: (011) 559-2620
Your application, comprising 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.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction with 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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