Lecturer, School of Public Management, Governance & Public Policy at University of Johannesburg

Job Description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Job Description

The School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy (SPMGP) is a young, dynamic school in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at UJ. The SPMGP strives to generate new knowledge about public management and has a focus on good governance and effective policy development; as well as how to improve public services delivery to businesses and communities in the creation of a developmental enabling environment.

The School is actively recruiting for a Lecturer to join its team of seasoned academics.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing in Public Management and Governance on the Soweto Campus (or any other campus of UJ as might be required).
• Undertaking research and publish extensively in accredited academic journals, including in high-impact journals.
• Participating in research activities of the School.
• Participating in community engagement activities of the School.
• Teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School.
• Developing and maintaining professional and industry partnerships.
• Assisting in the overall management of the department, including by contributing to academic/research administration.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Public Management and Governance (on NQF 9 level) or an equivalent NQF 9 qualification.
• Proven excellence in academic study record.
• Proven knowledge and experience in both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies at postgraduate level.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Competencies And Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with others.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
• The ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Research management skills.
• Overall management skills.

Recommendations

• A relevant doctoral degree (on NQF 10 level).
• Proven excellence, teaching and publication experience as reflected in the academic CV.
• Evidence of research outputs.
• Experience in online teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Postgraduate supervision experience.
• The ability to actively undertake research, which could be published in high quality academic journals.