Jobs at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At the Professor/Associate Professor level, a Doctoral degree in Structural Engineering/Design with a focus on Reinforced Concrete Structures is essential.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is also required.
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of independent high-quality research outputs in refereed publications and evidence of excellence in teaching, course development, academic administration, planning, and development.
• Strong evidence of successful postgraduate student supervision, including PhD students, is essential.
• The candidate should have a successful record of obtaining external research funding, with the potential for securing further funding in the future.
• The successful candidate will also have evidence of local and/or international research collaborations and experience in contributing to academic leadership.
• South African citizens and permanent residents currently employed in academia must possess a National Research Foundation (NRF) rating (https://www.nrf.ac.za/rating/).
• Industrial and international applicants must have a research profile that meets the requirements for an NRF rating.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng), or eligibility for registration with ECSA, is essential.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• A teaching qualification, relevant industry experience, and involvement in academic leadership would be advantageous.

YOUR ROLE:

• The same as for Senior Lecturer, plus.
• Develop and sustain a productive research programme.
• Maintain a record of high-quality research outputs including books and journal papers.
• Be actively involved in research, innovation and impact at a national and international level, as well as contributing to the School’s activities.
• Provide mentorship to emerging researchers in the School and Faculty.
• Contribute effectively to the administrative processes and committee structures of the School, including taking on leadership roles and where appropriate, managing initiatives which facilitate School, Faculty or University performance. 

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SENIOR LECTURER IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING/DESIGN QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At the Senior Lecturer level, a Doctoral degree in Structural Engineering / Design with a focus on Steel Structures is essential.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering is also required.
• The successful candidate will possess a strong research interest in structural dynamics and numerical modeling, a developing track record of research outputs in refereed publications of internationally excellent quality, and evidence of successful postgraduate student supervision.
• Additionally, a record of teaching in a university environment is essential.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng), or eligibility for registration with ECSA, is also required (https://www.ecsa.co.za/register/).

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• An NRF rating, a record of securing research funding, relevant industry experience, and evidence of research collaborations would be advantageous.

YOUR ROLE:

• To teach discipline-related engineering courses as well as other basic civil engineering topics at undergraduate level.
• To supervise the research of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To lead a postgraduate coursework programme.
• To contribute towards research and innovation through publications in high-quality outlets, including conference proceedings, journal papers, and book chapters.

YOUR ROLE:

• The same as for Senior Lecturer, plus.
• Develop and sustain a productive research programme.
• Maintain a record of high-quality research outputs including books and journal papers.
• Be actively involved in research, innovation and impact at a national and international level, as well as contributing to the School’s activities.
• Provide mentorship to emerging researchers in the School and Faculty.
• Contribute effectively to the administrative processes and committee structures of the School, including taking on leadership roles and where appropriate, managing initiatives which facilitate School, Faculty or University performance.

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Brief Description        

• The Department is particularly interested in applicants with general knowledge of sociology and expertise in a range of subfields of sociology.
• The department strongly encourages applications from candidates who use theoretically innovative approaches to their research and have a high quality publication record, as well as who can teach and research across a range of sub-fields in the discipline, and including qualitative and quantitative methods.  
• Candidates must possess a PhD in Sociology or a related discipline; demonstrated research record, including publications in accredited journals and a proven teaching experience.

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Brief Description        
The school invites applicants for the following position.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR IN FUTURE ENERGY (1 position)

• Applications are invited from candidates interested in a full-time or part-time, permanent or fixed period position within the African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC).
• The mandate of the AELC is to develop the next generation of leaders in the African energy space.
• The AELC provides short courses and postgraduate qualifications in leadership; thought leadership, and networking seminars on energy.
• The successful candidate will drive the research agenda of the ABSA Chair in Future Energy located within the AELC, with a focus on energy modelling.
• The successful candidate will also develop and teach modules in policy, sustainability, and research methodology with a focus on energy modelling across the post-graduate programmes within AELC and the school.
• The successful candidate is expected to work closely with fellow academics, postgraduate students and senior executives to deliver highly rated learning, research and opinion leadership on critical issues in the energy sector.

Requirements:

• Applicants for the positions must have a doctorate in a related field.
• For the Adjunct Professor position the candidate should have extensive industry experience in energy modelling and the ability to undertake and lead research projects on energy modelling.
• For the Associate Professor and Professor position, the candidate must have a strong research profile with evidence of accredited publications in energy modelling; a proven track record of effective teaching at the postgraduate level and possess the ability to undertake and lead research projects on energy modelling

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Brief Description        

• The Department of Political Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand is looking to appoint one (1) new member of academic staff at the level of Lecturer. 
• This is 2 year fixed term position. The department is seeking applications from researchers with expertise in any area of Political Studies or related discipline, and with an ability to teach across a range of undergraduate courses. 
• The successful candidate will begin in January 2025 and be expected to be able to immediately integrate into the Department’s lifeworld through teaching large and diverse classes in all years of undergraduate study, cooperating with colleagues in advancing the objectives of the Department, and contributing actively to the intellectual and administrative life of the Department and University.
• Candidates should possess a PhD.
• Candidates with experience with university teaching, supervision of post-graduate students, an established publication record, funding, and administration, will have a strong advantage.

The Department is committed to making appointments that will contribute to demographic representativeness amongst academic staff, so we are particularly keen to attract candidates who are currently under-represented in the department. Therefore, special preference will be given to female, black South African candidates.

Remuneration:

• A competitive salary will be offered dependent on qualifications and experience.

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Brief Description        

• The Faculty of Health Sciences is looking for a qualified candidate to serve as Head of the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• This school is integral to training health science students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the faculty.
• This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and energetic individual to lead the school into a new era of excellence, impact, and focus on teaching and research.
• As Head of the School of Clinical Medicine, you will have the chance to shape the future of healthcare education and research, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance the school's relevance and effectiveness in the field.
• The candidate must have a strong background in clinical medicine and experience in academic leadership, research, and administration is required.

Responsibilities:

• The Head of School provides strategic direction, vision, and leadership for the academic unit.
• They are responsible for overseeing all academic activities, including teaching and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• He/She manages administrative matters within the school, including human resources, financial management, and general administration.
• They oversee budget allocation, resource utilization, and efficient operations in coordination with relevant departments and stakeholders. 
• There is a responsibility to build and maintain productive relationships with external stakeholders, such as the Gauteng Department of Health (GDOH), academic hospital training facilities, and other relevant organisations.
• The Head will encourage and support research and scholarship initiatives within the school, promote scientific publication and collaboration, and advocate for research funding and resources.
• They will support faculty members’ professional development, mentoring, and career progression, ensuring a positive work environment that promotes faculty wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A specialist medical degree in an appropriate discipline and at least 10 years of experience in university administration at a senior level are essential requirements, and a PhD or strong research background and scientific publication record.
• The person should currently hold the position of Professor/Associate Professor.
• The applicant must have excellent leadership, interpersonal, and managerial skills and should have attained sufficient academic and professional standing to command the respect of the members of the school.  
• The successful candidate will be appointed as Head for a fixed term of 5 years, which is renewable for another 5-year period subject to the applicable policy of the Faculty of Health Sciences.  
• Should the appointee be from outside the University, the appointee will be transferred to a continuous academic post at an appropriate level within the appropriate discipline, at the end of the successful term/s of office.

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Brief Description        
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Dean to provide strategic leadership and effective management of the faculty.
•  Oversee the Teaching and Learning portfolio of the faculty, including staff development, development and implementation of academic programs, policies and practices that enhance educational quality and student success.
•  Oversee the undergraduate students affairs portfolio, in line with the university’s student’s success framework.
•  Enhance student engagement and support services to improve overall student experience and outcomes.
•  Drive research excellence by fostering a supportive environment for high-impact research and securing external funding.
•  Lead faculty recruitment, development, and performance evaluations to maintain a dynamic and diverse academic team.
•  Oversee the efficient management of financial resources and budgets.
•  Promote a culture of academic integrity, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
•  Represent the Faculty of Health Sciences in local, and international initiatives and establish strong external partnerships.
• The successful candidate will be appointed as Deputy Dean for a fixed term of 5 years, which is renewable for another 5 years subject to the applicable policy of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Should the appointee be from outside the University, the appointee will be transferred to a continuous academic post at an appropriate level within the appropriate discipline, at the end of the successful term/s of office.

Qualifications & Experience:

•  A Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in a health sciences-related field 
•  A qualification in Health Sciences Education will be an added advantage.
•  Relevant experience in academic leadership and administration within a higher education setting, preferably in health sciences.
•  Preference will be given to applicants who qualify for a professorial academic rank.
•  A distinguished record of research, teaching, and service.
•  Demonstrated leadership and management skills with a proven track record of driving academic and operational excellence.
•  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
•  A strong commitment to promoting transformation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Desired Skills:

•  Strategic vision and the ability to implement innovative solutions.
•  Capacity to inspire and motivate faculty, staff, and students towards shared goals.
•  Expertise in curriculum development and academic planning in health sciences.
•  Proficiency in financial management and resource allocation.
•  A sound understanding of modern educational technologies including Artificial Intelligence.
•  Experience in student governance, leadership and support.

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Department Description        

• The Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management (CLM) seeks to appoint a Qualitative Research Methodologies and Mixed Methods specialist at senior lecturer level within its Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU) on a three-year contract. 
• The primary focus of the job will be to develop strategies for enabling postgraduate students in the faculty to design and conduct research. This is primarily a teaching role that will focus on postgraduate researcher education. 

Successful candidates must have: 

• exceptional, wide-ranging knowledge of qualitative research methodologies, 
• a working knowledge of quantitative research methodologies, and
• an excellent command of mixed methods research designs. The candidate would be expected to conceptualise, implement, and manage a range of faculty-wide initiatives/programmes to promote student success and throughput at postgraduate level.  Whomever comes into this role will be required to work with the Head: CLM TLU and other key stakeholders from across the faculty (e.g., Quantitative Research Methodologies and Statistics Specialist, CLM Head of Postgraduate Writing, Academic Director: Digital Learning, Assistant Dean: PG Affairs, research degree coordinators, and supervisors).

Brief Description        
Applicants are expected to have:

• PhD,
• exceptional qualitative methodologies knowledge and skills,
• exceptional mixed methods research design knowledge and skills,
• a working knowledge of quantitative research methodologies,
• demonstrated experience of teaching qualitative research methodologies to postgraduate students with varying levels of aptitude (experience in CLM disciplines would be an advantage),
• demonstrated experience of online and blended teaching (experience of working with Canvas would be an advantage),
• experience of supervising master’s students and/or PhD candidates to completion,
• an interest in teaching and/or research, which may be evidenced by research and publication in higher education (broadly), and/or research methods and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, implement, and manage a range of faculty-wide initiatives/programmes on qualitative research methodologies and mixed methods research designs that are responsive to the needs of postgraduate students, research coordinators, supervisors, and relevant members of senior management.
• Support CLM postgraduates to learn how to conceptualise, design, and conduct research.
• Support CLM postgraduates to learn how to analyse and interpret data from qualitative and mixed methods studies.
• Consult with CLM postgraduate students and their supervisors about research.
• Stay at the leading edge of contemporary thinking in higher education broadly and research methodologies specifically.
• Engagement and Interaction
• Participate in training, workshops, and symposia.
• Participate in relevant committees, working groups, and task teams.
• Build networks with relevant stakeholders, including supervisors, research degree coordinators, and relevant members of senior management.
• Interact with School and Faculty Graduate Studies Committees.
• Work with other members of the CLM TLU around strategy and crosspollination of initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Evidenced proficiency in a range of qualitative research methodologies.
• A working knowledge of quantitative research methodologies.
• Proficiency in using and teaching a range of mixed methods research designs and qualitative research software such as NVivo or ATLAS.ti.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills appropriate to working effectively in a range of contexts and settings with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent English oral presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Experience of working with online and digital technologies.
• Excellent organisational and project-management skills.
• Reliability and conscientiousness, with the ability to follow through with responsibilities.
• The ability to be self-directed: anticipating needs and taking initiative.
• The flexibility to adapt, and to optimise resources in an emerging/changing environment.
• The ability to work independently or in a team, and to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities.
• A high level of proficiency in MS Office and related applications, and in using learning management systems.

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Brief Description        

• The Department of Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies in the School of Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is recruiting a Senior Lecturer.
• We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our lens of decoloniality and interdisciplinarity as the animating approaches across research and pedagogical interests. This encompasses interconnections between various professional degrees within the school and disciplines and beyond its borders.  These include, but are not limited to, studies traversing culture, identity politics, aesthetics, economics, science and technology, and an ability to engage broadly with these intersections in terms of representation and socio-political, historical and contemporary constructions of power relations. 

Minimum requirements:

• Candidates should hold a PhD in cultural studies, film or media studies, visual cultures, or disciplinary background related to the core teaching areas in the academic major, Film, Visual & Performing Arts. Candidates are expected to be active researchers with an established publication record, and have expert critical and current knowledge in one or more fields related to:
• modes of storytelling across media and cultures
• media / cultural studies, orientated towards South Africa and /or a Global South perspective
• the intersections of creative and traditional research modes
• creative practices and the creative industries
• Teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels is essential and candidates should have experience in postgraduate supervision. 
• Candidates should also have relevant experience with administrative responsibilities at the departmental management level.

Recommended skills and experience:

• Experience in curriculum development in interdisciplinary culture studies and the creative arts as well as evidence of expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning would be an advantage. 

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be required to:

• offer wide-ranging teaching across all years of study; 
• implement student-centred pedagogies for student development and growth; 
• supervise postgraduate students at Honours, MA and PhD level; 
• be research active in areas related to their expertise; 
• carry out administrative duties for the department, school and faculty (including a rotation in the role of Head of Department on confirmation of appointment)
• contribute to curriculum design and development 
• contribute to academic citizenship in the department and school
• take part in the intellectual and public life of the university

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Brief Description        
Qualifications:

• A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA,
• The candidate must be a specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current employees and Joint staff).
• At least 5 years' experience as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon,
• At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level,
• Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.
• The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
• Must have the ability to manage change in the division.
• Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,
• Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor, or qualify to be awarded the academic title, although other Cardiothoracic Surgeons, meeting all the above criteria may apply as well.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
• Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision,
• Strengthen research in the division,
• Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate,
• Set teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,   
• Formulates assessment tools for all academic programmes,
• Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve,
• Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
• Establish and maintain academic excellence,
• Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
• Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,
• Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
• Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
• Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
• Chairs academic meetings in the division,
• Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
• Attend division/departmental/faculty and University committee meetings,
• Participate in Faculty Board meetings,
• Contribute to the leadership of cluster A by participating in the management structures,
• The awarding of the title Professor/Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, research and other academic criteria as determined by the faculty guidelines.

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Brief Description        
Minimum qualification / requirement

• MSc degree, with undergraduate majors in Biology and Physiology
• Experience in tutoring or teaching assistant duties to undergraduate courses, especially for the service Medical Biology courses, and small tutorial group classes
• Excellent oral and written skills in English

Personal attributes

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Collegiality and the ability to work with other members of staff
• Ability to work in a collaborative teaching environment
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching

Key Performance Areas:  

The candidate is required to:

• Develop tutorial materials, coordinate, and facilitate tutorial and lab sessions
• Assist in the planning, facilitation and assessments of integrated activities and labs across three disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
• Assist with the administration of the course: marking and collating marks, setup teaching assistants’ meetings and invigilate assessments

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Brief Description        
Requirements:

• At least an honours degree with 2 years clinical experience.
• Evidence of tutoring at undergraduate and postgraduate (honours) level
• Knowledge and skill in using scientific equipment and techniques for best practice clinical biokinetics and/or exercise/sports science
• Offering biokinetics rehabilitation services to patients.
• Offering individual and group exercise classes for rehabilitation, including strength, aerobic and aquatherapy
• Evidence of interpersonal and managerial skills and sufficient academic and professional standing to command the respect and confidence of members of the Department and Faculty.
• Responsibilities will inter alia include clinical Biokinetics for patients and clients, with teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students, intern supervision and involvement in the planning of innovative teaching
• programmes, promotion, supervision and conducting research, and attending academic and administrative meetings.
• The incumbent will report directly to the Head of Department.
• Remuneration is dependent on qualifications and experience.