Professor (Faculty of Humanities: English Department) at University of Johannesburg

Job purpose:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines that constitute English Literature and/or Creative Writing as determined by the HOD; Supervise postgraduate essays/dissertations and theses; Conduct and publish research in international, accredited journals and reputable university presses. Take on administrative roles within the Department, Faculty and University, and engage with wider UJ community with ingenuity and integrity. Play a significant role in mentoring emerging and mid-career academics.

Responsibilities: 

Teaching & Learning:

• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the various sub-disciplines that constitute English Literary Studies and Creative Writing.
• Lecture in the related field at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Oversee departmental portfolios, in consultation with the Head of Department.

Research:

• Publish accredited and peer reviewed research annually.
• Research in the relevant field that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Develop a research and/or creative writing pipeline.
• Assist in the crafting and implementation of the departmental research strategy and the English Literature and Creative Writing teaching and learning strategy.
• Supervise undergraduate student projects and contributes to research output by means of publication.

Curriculum Development:

• Develop academic development and quality assurance.
• Participate in the development of the curriculum in the programmes in line with the Higher Education Framework structures.
• Develop and maintain professional and industry partnerships.

Administration:

• Take up administrative roles within the department and Faculty.
• Perform other administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department.
• Assist in academic administration.

Mentorship:

• A willingness to mentor students and younger staff members within the faculty.

Community engagement and service learning:

• Contribute to departmental outreach and community engagement programmes.

Minimum requirements

• PhD (DLitt and Phil)
• Five (5) years’ experience in lecturing
• Discipline based

Recommendations:

• Willing to produce creative work alongside academic research.
• Willing to build a Creative writing unit in the department.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to work in a time sensitive manner; meet deadlines and follow departmental guidelines.
• Courteous, professional, firm manner.
• Organisation and planning skills.
• MS Office skills.
• Cooperative, enthusiastic engagement with peers.
• Moodle and other academic related systems.
• Ability to lecture and assess with a high degree of competence and expertise.

Deadline:7th June,2026