Advert reference: uj_001743
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 10 January 2025
Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Doornfontein Campus
Contract: Permanent
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
Responsibilities:
Presenting lectures and assessing students in the Master of Public Health online programme
Undertaking the supervision of postgraduate students and producing research outputs (co-publication of at least one article in a top 5% cited DHET-Accredited journals)
Responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning in the MPH online programme.
Academic Development and quality assurance of modules
Continuous review of the curriculum in the programme in line with the Higher Education Qualification Framework structures
Student mentorship, consultations, performance monitoring and interventions online
Active participation in the research activities of the programme
Building links with industry, other training providers and relevant stakeholders
Contribute to the university's strategic objectives
Minimum requirements
PhD in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification
For Senior Lecturer at least 5 years' of relevant teaching and research experience at a tertiary institution and/or equivalent organisation and/or industry-based environment.
For Senior Lecturer must have 5 DHET accredited published manuscripts in the last 3 years.
Evidence of international and national scientific presentations either oral or poster.
Evidence of successful research funding applications.
Successful experience at master's and PhD levels supervised to completion.
Experience in academic curriculum development involvement and innovation.
Evidence of continuous contribution to Departmental, Faculty and University advancement and administration.
Evidence of international or national research leadership and recognition in Environmental/Public Health research activities.
Competence in biostatistical analysis software e.g.: SPSS, STATA, etc.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
Good administration, communication, presentation and organisation skills
Technical/professional knowledge and skills in research methods
Strong research focus
Teaching skills and commitment towards continuous learning and assessments with a strong learner focus
Mentoring skills
Proven competency and experience with public health research
Recommendations:
Experience in environmental health or occupational hygiene
Experience in teaching and developing online programmes
NRF rated or in a position to be rated within a year
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr TP Mbonane on Tel: (011) 559 6240
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 1531
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.
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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.
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