Fresh Higher Education Vacancies at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Senior Director reports to the Senior Executive Director. The role serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Group and is critical in creating a holistic university experience for students by providing support, resources, and opportunities that contribute to their personal and academic success. This division is responsible for a wide range of services and programs that contribute to the personal, social, and cultural growth of students.

The University is seeking to appoint an exceptionally motivated and energetic leader who will be expected to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the portfolio in accordance with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Provide leadership over the portfolio’s policies and processes to enhance student success, engagement and overall satisfaction.
• Implement initiatives to support the vast student populations, fostering an inclusive campus culture, and ensure equitable access to educational resources and opportunities.
• Raise the level of student leadership to international standards by creating a learning and caring environment and community where strong, effective, responsible, disciplined, and accountable leadership is developed.
• Enhance strategies linked to the provision of world-class on and off-campus accredited accommodation conducive to the holistic development of young future leaders.
• Ensure effective monitoring and administration of Privately Owned Student Accommodation (POSA).
• Provide support to the Student Representative Council (SRC), student organisations, house committees, resident advisors, house wardens, and any other student bodies through training and development or any other assistance required.
• Develop, implement, and support policies and activities to promote student life and governance, student health, wellness, and welfare, as well as student ethics and governance.
• Develop and implement programmes and initiatives to prevent crises and proactively address student needs.
• Ensure high-quality divisional governance, administrative and systems functioning.
• Interact with the Office of the General Counsel to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to student affairs and campus life.
• Ensure the effective, responsible, and efficient management and utilisation of the division’s finances and resources.
• Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with faculties, staff, students, and external stakeholders, as well as national and international partnerships.
• Oversee and implement innovative staff development and management initiatives, including retention and recruitment.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree (NQF 9).
• Substantive and acknowledged academic stature.
• At least five years of proven experience in university management, particularly the management of student affairs.
• In-depth understanding of current national and international debates around approaches to student affairs, student ethics, judicial services, and student governance.
• Sound knowledge of, insight into, and vision of the Higher Education sector – nationally, regionally, and internationally.
• Ability to maintain and strengthen relationships with stakeholders and partners, nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising external to the University environment.
• Ability to manage the portfolio’s finances and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated leadership at all academic levels and in staff recruitment mentorship and development.
• The capacity for strategic leadership and operational excellence within the portfolio.
• Proven resource, strategic and people management skills, exceptional ability and resilience to function under pressure.

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• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of undergraduate teaching and curricula, and, where necessary, become involved in community outreach activities and CPD activities, in line with the discipline/departmental specific objectives. 

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Complementary Medicine).
• Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
• Actively participating in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers
• Facilitate teaching and learning within the domain of Phytotherapy.
• Facilitate theory and practice integration.

Minimum requirements

• Doctorate Degree and a qualification in Phytotherapy.
• At least five (5) years of lecturing experience at a higher institution.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as a practitioner in the field of Phytotherapy.
• Experience in clinical practice (minimum five years). 

Recommendations:

• Experience in clinical supervision of students
• Research supervision and/or publication
• Registration as a Phytotherapy practitioner or AHPCSA practitioner.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: 

• Excellent command in the field of Phytotherapy
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
• Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

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The department invites applications for the academic post of Associate Professor/ Professor in educational psychology. We seek an individual with excellent academic credentials in teaching and research, and who possesses attributes of adaptability and versatility in respect of the various programmes/courses, which the department offers.
 
Responsibilities:

• Involvement in curriculum development and teaching in the department’s programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels including DEd, Honours, Masters, ADE REM Ed, PGCE and BEd programs.
• Development of modules within technology assisted teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Research supervision of Honours, Masters and Doctoral postgraduate students in the field of Educational Psychology.
• Lead research projects
• Procure funding for research
• Involvement in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development and marketing.
• Involvement in community engagement and continuous professional development.
• Minimum requirements
• Minimum requirements for Professor
• Applicable PhD/DEd degree
• At least 6 years teaching experience at the tertiary level
• Experience in blended/online teaching
• Sustained accredited research output (in local and international journals and books/ book chapters)
• Experience in postgraduate supervision at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level 

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor

• Applicable PhD/DEd degree
• At least 4 years teaching experience at the tertiary level
• Experience in blended/online teaching
• Sustained accredited research output (in local and international journals and books/ book chapters)
• Experience in postgraduate supervision at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: 

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
• An outstanding ability to use a range of technology-enhanced tools
• Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning
• Adept at teaching and development of materials for blended an online education

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Responsibilities: The P8 Facilitator I: Reading and Mentoring Facilitator will have the main responsibilities: 

• To design, facilitate and roll out a variety of learning and reading development strategies (SQ4R, IPSO, ASPIRE etc) focusing on UJ amongst others reading development as part of reading in the discipline (RID).
• To develop online materials and online course contents (study skills, time management, exam writing skills, literacy related skills etc.) for undergraduate and Postgraduate (honours) students.
• To be involved in teaching and implementing the reading development strategy and learning development workshops designed for UJ undergraduate students within the academic advisory, inclusive of senior student experience (SSE) and First Year Experience (FYE) context. 
• To initiate and strengthen relationships with various faculty representatives, liaise with internal and external Stakeholders and contribute towards the SSE agenda.
• To integrate study skills into discipline based and create course content materials in a subject driven approach.
• To undertake reading development related research and keep up-to-date reading development best practice. 
• To initiate, coordinate,  and implement the UJ reading in the discipline strategy in various faculties.
• Recruitment, selection and appointment of mentors as part of the UJ mentoring programme.
• Working as a member of the UJ mentoring team withing ADC.
• Monitoring the student mentoring programme’s implementation at UJ.
• Managing the system of allocating mentors and mentees to each other.
• Developing and offering customised mentor training materials.
• Developing and offering a mentoring curriculum and activity menu for mentors to use.
• Training and supporting senior mentors and Faculty mentor coordinators in their roles.
• Identify and intervene in problems that occur within the UJ mentoring system.
• Monitor and evaluate the mentoring system at UJ.
• Research mentoring at UJ and produce academic articles about its implementation and effectiveness.
• Research the mentoring system at UJ as well as investigate it’s impact on student success.
• Report back on the mentoring system at UJ.

Minimum requirements

• An appropriate Master’s degree
• 2-5 Years of Higher Education experience
• The proven ability to manage groups of students to achieve a specific goal
• The proven ability to develop and offer student training material
• A sound knowledge of academic skills development theory and practice
• A sound understanding of issues faced by students entering Higher Education in South Africa 
• Proof of conducting research in the field of learning/reading development or Academic development 

Recommendations:

• A relevant PhD
• Knowledge about mentoring in HE
• Sound understanding of LSP with focus on reading in the discipline 

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work with both students and staff.
• The ability to work as a member of a team.
• Possess reading and writing experience within Higher Education

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Responsibilities:

• Developing, directing and monitoring the strategy and operational plan of student life and governance.
• Ensuring alignment of the strategy of Student Life and Governance to the strategic objectives of the University.
• Ensuring that all the applicable student policies are up to date.
• Identifying neds for policy development and review the functions of Student Life and Governance.
• Initiating and facilitating the development or amendment of policies in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance and adherence to all the applicable policies.
• Conceptualising and implementing strategic plans in conjunction with staff members.
• Assisting staff members in operational planning and driving actions related to Student Life and Governance.
• Giving guidance and direction to staff members regarding the relevant daily duties.
• Liaising with relevant authorities on behalf of Student Life and Governance.
• Assisting staff members with problem-solving and conflict management.
• Ensuring a high-performance culture, accountability, and consequence management.
• Setting performance targets to align with the institutional targets.
• Compiling quarterly and annual reports of Student Life and Governance.
• Drafting ad hoc reports and feedback for line managers and MEC on salient matters
• Attending meetings of standard and ad-hoc committees.
• Communicating decisions of relevant committees and divisions to relevant stakeholders.
• Executing tasks delegated by the institutional committees.
• Attending projects and functions of Student Affairs and student organisations.
• Assisting with planning and organising events and projects of Student Affairs Division and student organisations.
• Conducting and coordinating relevant events and projects.
• Identifying areas of development for staff.
• Facilitating the development of a capacity-building programme for staff.
• Managing all the processes of consequence management.
• Developing communication skills of staff (clear and no ambiguity communication)
• Proposing new budget items as and when necessary.
• Managing the allocated budget and ensure adherence and compliance with the allocated budget and applicable finance policies and procedures of the University.
• Monthly reconciliation of financial transactions with Finance Business Partner.
• Controlling financial expenditure throughout the year.
• Holding subordinates accountable for financial transactions and budgets.
• Promoting the initiatives that enhance student wellbeing.
• Enhancing and maintaining student wellness initiatives.
• Promoting transformative student culture.
• Maintaining excellent student satisfaction levels.
• Promoting campus student stability.
• Revitalising the vibrancy of organised student life through appropriate programmes and projects.
• Maintaining cordial relationships with students.
• Preparing student leaders for any engagement with MEC and other institutional structures.
• Aligning student expectations with the role and functions of the University.
• Ensuring that, in case of demonstrations, they are well managed.
• Managing, co-ordinating and controlling student involvement in student community engagement and the initiatives of the University.
• Facilitating annual elections of the Student Representative Council (SRC), House Committees, Student Parliament, Council of Students with Disabilities, student councils and societies.
• Implementing the initiatives to eliminate the identified risks and challenges.
• Ensuring a follow-through on the application of measures to eliminate risks and challenges.
• Assisting with the editing of SRC reports to MEC and institutional forums.
• Taking and/or keeping records and minutes of relevant meetings.
• Foster partnerships with faculties other support divisions and external stakeholders to support student success.
• Provide guidance and support to students, parents and staff on student life matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent (NQF 8).
• Five (5) to eight (8) Years of experience within the Student Affairs environment.
• Five (5) to eight (8) Years of experience in interacting with Student Leaders.
• Extensive and demonstrable relevant management experience.
• Budgeting experience.
• Two (2) Years of experience in managing staff.
• Two (2) Years of experience in financial management.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation skills, conflict management skills.
• Financial management skills and resource management skills.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Information and knowledge management skills.
• Effective leadership and outstanding people management skills.
• Risk assessment and management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and under pressure.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Creative and innovative skills.
• Policy development and implementation.
• Stakeholder engagement and management.

Recommendations:

Knowledge of:

• Higher Education legislation (Higher Education Act).
• Principles of corporate governance (e.g. financial, communication management).
• Republic of South Africa Constitution, 1996.
• Applicable University regulations, policies and procedures,
• University structures and services
• 5 years’ experience in Student Affairs
• A qualification in management studies would be an advantage.

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Division Leader to develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance the quality and effectiveness of the Art Therapy programme.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and educational regulation.
• Facilitate a positive and supportive learning environment for students by overseeing admissions, providing academic guidance, and coordinating student activities.
• Manage student records and assist in resolving academic related issues.
• Support the development and implementation of curriculum enhancements to meet evolving industry needs.
• Coordinate assessment and examination processes that comply with Faculty and University regulations.
• Support and maintain external outreach, networks, market opportunities and professional linkages of the programme.
• Coordinate course scheduling ensuring cohesive and effective curriculum delivery.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including managing budgets and supporting teaching requirements.
• Collaborate with other academic administrators and industry partners to streamline processes and improve overall education setting.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and supervision of Honours students.
• Undertake research and/or creative work that enhances the discipline and leads to accredited outputs.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in arts education or a related field.
• Proven experience in academic administration in higher education.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and standards.
• Lecturing , supervision, and programme management experience.
• Evidence of or capacity to develop research and/or creative output. 

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organisational, interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty staff, students, and community members as well as organizational leaders.
• Proven experience in creating campus and community partnerships.
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently.
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.
• Familiarity with arts-based research methodologies, therapeutic interventions, and community engagement.
• Proven ability to undertake academic research and/or creative work.

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Responsibilities:

• The Department of Botany and Pant Biotechnology seeks to appoint a Lecturer in the Department on a permanent contract. The incumbent should be a high calibre scholar/practitioner and innovative thinker who will help to build the Department’s profile and standing nationally and internationally. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified, and ambitious aspirant South African academic to contribute to, and expand, the Faculty's current teaching and research interests/specialisations. 

The successful candidate shall be required to:

• Lecture undergraduate and postgraduate students in Life Science and Plant Biology and other fields of Botany.
• Have experience in directing and developing practicals at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a relevant plant science.
• Maintain the relevant course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules required in the Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology.
• Establish a research group and attract research funding.
• Have experience in conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and delivering conference papers.
• Be actively involved in core activities of the department including, but not limited to, academic administration, research and funding, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.

Minimum requirements

• MSc degree in plant science or botany.
• Research track record in a plant science field.
• Experience in organizing and managing undergraduate practicals and student assistants or tutors for a relevant plant science programe.
• Record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. an abridged teaching portfolio or teaching evaluations.
• Excellent communication skills in English. 

Recommendations:

• Research track record through publications, talks, etc.
• PhD degree in plant science or botany.
• Experience in post-graduate supervision.
• Teaching experience at a Higher Education institution.
• Engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s licence and recent regular driving experience.
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules. 

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy skills and some experience with the integration of ITC in teaching and learning e.g. Moodle.
• Teaching and motivational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that support collaboration with others and working as a team member.
• Analytical thinking.

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Responsibilities:

• Overall: To perform academic, research, and associated administration activities in the department
• Teaching and Learning: As per allocated timetable and required additional time for preparation
• Research: All activities related research conducted in the department with a specific emphasis on quality publications.
• Administrative: All related administration to teaching and learning and research, wherever appropriate
• Personal Development: Continuously develop oneself in the scientific field.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a preference for specialisation in one of the following fields:
• Cyber Security.
• Artificial Intelligence 
• Having a proven track record of international, peer-reviewed, accredited published research outputs exceeding 1 Department of Higher Education and Training research publication units annually in the above field over at least 3 years.
• The successful applicant must have a proven track record as co-supervisor of Master’s degrees supervised to completion.
• The successful applicant must have an excellent academic record in both Teaching and Learning as well as Research.
• Must have successfully contributed to projects days (within the Academy the Annual Projects Day is a showcase of senior student practical software development projects – approximately 60 projects annually)
• Must have a record of successfully offering undergraduate modules over a wide range of the body of knowledge pertinent in the field of discourse.
• Must have successfully mentored and assessed the marking of third year practical year projects on a level acceptable to the British Computer Society.
• Must have experience of the BCS accreditation process or equivalent academic certification processes.
• Must pass a practical programming assessment as determined by the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering. 

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: 

• The proven ability to teach both Computer Science and Informatics courses, advanced data structures on an undergraduate level using programming languages used within the Academy.
• The proven ability to teach both Computer Science and Informatics courses on an Honours (4th year) level.
• The ability to teach effectively in English is a prerequisite. Should English not be the home language a certification of competence in English will be required.
• Sufficient lecturing experience with professionally evaluated outcomes.
• Exposure to TurnitIn for checking the integrity of research assignments.
• Experience of managing the auditing of all answer scripts for all examinations of both Computer Science and Informatics on both undergraduate and postgraduate level is a strong recommendation.
• The proven ability to co-supervise master’s studies to completion.
• The ability to successfully supervise at minimum 2 honours research projects, according to the standards of the BCS.
• Must supply proof of formal evaluation, including student evaluation, as a successful teacher/lecturer by an academic institution.
• Must have proof of a good class pass rate in undergraduate courses
• The above competencies may additionally be assessed via live lectures and programming ability assessments 

Recommendations: 

• Membership of the BCS is a strong recommendation.
• At least 2 years experience of organizing and managing student assistants and tutors for both Computer Science and Informatics is a strong recommendation.
• NRF Y rating highly desirable (or of an equivalent internationally accepted standing covering the same criteria as the NRF system)