Professor / Associate Professor - Sociology at University of Western Cape

The successful candidate for the position of Professor/Associate Professor will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in sociology theories and research methodologies, especially quantitative or mixed methods research.
• Conduct research and publish in reputable scholarly outlets.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Evidence of integration of community engagement.

Minimum Requirements

 Professor

• PhD in Sociology.
• Demonstrated experience (at least ten [10] years) in facilitating learning and teaching in higher education.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications - at least 18 articles in accredited journals and/or books or chapters in books published by reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
• A record of academic conference presentations both locally and internationally.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision, including graduated Master’s and PhD students.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her/their field of research.
• Evidence of the integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Evidence of ability to obtain research grants.
• Recommendation: Professor / Associate Professor
•  An NRF rating or a demonstrated potential to obtain a rating.

 Associate Professor

•  PhD in Sociology as well as a strong record of publications, research, teaching, supervision and the running of research projects at university level. Experience in academic leadership will serve as a recommendation.
• Demonstrated experience (at least eight [8] years) in facilitating learning and teaching in higher education.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications - at least 15 articles in accredited journals and/or books or chapters in books published by reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
• A record of academic conference presentations both locally and internationally.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision, including graduated Master’s and preferably PhD students.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her/their field of research.
• Evidence of the integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Evidence  of research grants obtained.

Key Competencies: Professor and Associate Professor

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership