Job Opportunities at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Department of Childhood Education at the University of Johannesburg offers undergraduate and post graduate degrees programmes. In the professional undergraduate programmes on the Soweto campus teachers qualify to teach in the foundation and intermediate phase of schooling. In addition to the course work, the undergraduate programme is extended by a practicum component where students spend time in a primary school that is associated with the university.

Responsibilities:  

• Teaching in the field of English/Mathematics and/or Science in the Foundation Phase of schooling in the undergraduate and postgraduate teacher education programmes
• Integrating content on English/Mathematics and/or Science in the Foundation Phase with the practicum focus on child development studies
• Research in English/Mathematics and/or Science in the primary school teacher education programme and/or Teaching Methods in the primary school
• Community engagement in the area of English/Mathematics and/or Science in the Foundation Phase and Teaching methodology and practicum 
• Administration of university teaching, research and community engagement in the portfolio of the position
• Post graduate supervision of students in areas related to the position
• Support, guide and monitor student experience initiatives
• Oversee and coordinate the Masters online programme in the department

Minimum requirements

• Minimum of a doctoral qualification in Education or a related field  

Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor

• A suitable doctoral qualification in Education or a related field  
• Has successfully supervised Master’s and Doctoral students
• Extensive experience in designing and teaching postgraduate research courses
• Extensive teaching experience in courses related to English/Mathematics and/or Science in the Foundation Phase, Teaching methodology and practicum or in teacher education for the primary school.
• Consistent research output in accordance with Department of Higher Education research output requirements
• Evidence of a national reputation in the field of English/Mathematics/ and/or Science for the primary school

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer

• A suitable doctoral qualification in Education or a related field  
• Teaching experience in courses related to English/Mathematics and/or Science in the Foundation Phase, Teaching Methodology and Practicum or in teacher education for the primary school.
• Evidence of some postgraduate supervision
• Consistent research output in accordance with Department of Higher Education research output requirements

Recommendations:

• Research project management experience
• School research experience
• Qualitative and/or Quantitative research methods
• Sound understanding of the integrated approach of teaching in the Foundation Phase

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy
• Fluent English language use
• Strong interpersonal relationships
• Analytical thinking and coordination skills
• Able to work with teachers in in-service development programmes

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Job description

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a lecturer qualified and registered in the field of Acupuncture, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research, and CPD development; in in-line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.
• 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 acupuncture.
• Facilitate theory and practice integration.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s Degree and a postgraduate qualification in Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, and registered for doctoral studies with an accredited higher education institution.
• NB - The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract and considered for a permanent contract on the completion of an approved doctorate qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period.
• At least five year’s clinical experience
• Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as a practitioner in the field of acupuncture
• Experience in clinical practice (minimum five years).

Recommendations:

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

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command in the field of Acupuncture
• 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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Job Description:

• A full professor with behavioural science as an academic underpinning, both at undergrade and postgraduate level with the ability to carry out duties to promote and lead postgraduate leadership programmes to be globally recognised as thought leaders in the field of organisational leadership creating a visible, unique, academic footprint especially in Africa. This person must lead the Leadership area / chair / centre to attract the best scholars and be the opinion and thought leader in the field of Leadership

Responsibilities:

• Leading and developing the Leadership programme
• Lecturing face-to-face and ONLINE in related modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervising postgraduate student research, steering research to enable economic and social upliftment to the greater good of the South African population
• Maintaining a research output pipeline to meet the yearly required supervision and publication research output units
• Publishing research results in scientific peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting research results at national and international conferences
• Academic leadership in the coordination of the postgraduate leadership programmes
• Participating in internal and external service rending and social impact programmes and activities and interventions
• Serving on internal department, school, college university committees
• Engaging in activities that will promote global department excellence and stature

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) with academic underpinning in behavioural science both at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• A minimum of ten years working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Excellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the field of organisational leadership development and leadership business coaching
• A proven record of excellence in accredited scholarly research outputs in the field of organisational leadership.
• A track record of Master and Doctoral students - graduated

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Leadership and navigation
• Relationship management
• Ethical practices
• Good communication
• Business acumen

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of the online learning environment
• Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment  
• Evidence of visibility within the academic community
• Currently NRF-rated, or on track to be rated in the next 2-3 years