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Brief Description
- Applicants should clearly indicate in their applications where their strength lies.
Detailed Description
- Applications are invited for vacancies at the level of Associate Professor in the subject fields listed above.
- Applicants will be required to teach at both postgraduate and undergraduate level in potentially more than one of the abovementioned fields.
Job Requirements
- Applicants must have a Doctorate Degree and substantial accredited research output in one of the fields listed; a proven track record of effective teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
- Evidence of graduating PhD or LLM (research) students will be an advantage.
- An NRF rating is an advantage.
Additional Details
- The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.
- The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
How To Apply
To apply:
- Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for and where your field of expertise lies;
- A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees; and
- an academic transcript, as well as certified copies of your ID document, matriculation certificate, and degree certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 14 June 2024
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Brief Description
- Applicants should clearly indicate in their applications where their strength lies.
Detailed Description
- Applications are invited for vacancies at the level of Senior Lecturer in the subject fields listed above. Applicants may be required to teach at both postgraduate and undergraduate level in one (or more) of the abovementioned fields or other fields of Law. Applicants must have accredited research output and interests in one or more of these fields.
Job Requirements
- Applicants for a position of Senior Lecturer must have an LLM degree (preference will be given to candidates with a Doctorate in Law), professional experience and or a good record of accredited research output, a record of effective teaching, successful supervision, and experience in administration.
Additional Details
- The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
How To Apply
- To apply:Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for and where your field of expertise lies;
- A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees; and
- An academic transcript, as well as certified copies of your ID document, matriculation certificate, and degree certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 14 June 2024
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Department Description
- The main purpose of this post is to provide strategic leadership and managerial oversight on research and innovation activities at the University of the Witwatersrand. This role requires a combination of management expertise, research experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. The incumbent will direct the Research and Innovation Office comprising a diverse team that provides support to academic staff and post-graduate students in all five Faculties. It is key position for a research-intensive university that aspires to excellence and impact in providing solutions to local and global challenges.
- Research management and administration is a critical function that, in a university context, consists of a wide range of tasks and responsibilities that lead, direct, support, encourage and nurture research and the associated researchers including post-graduate students.
Brief Description
Key responsibilities include the following:
- Developing research and innovation strategic plans that align with Wits 2033 Strategy
- Directing the University Research and Innovation Committee (UR&IC) – a Senate and Council sub-committee appointed to oversee research
- Preparing the annual research budget and controlling its expenditure.
- Implementing initiatives and providing core services including ethics oversight that will promote research and support researchers.
- Managing a large group of people in the broader research office that contribute to a research conducive environment.
- Implement programs that facilitate interdisciplinarity, innovation and an inclusive graduate culture
- Development and implementation of an integrated approach for researcher development that includes supporting and mentoring staff pursuing doctoral
- studies and emerging researchers trying to establish a career in their areas of specialisation.
- Enable researcher-led innovation and the commercialization of intellectual property
- Provide leadership and support to grow the profession of research and innovation managers and administrators across the University.
Requirements:
- PhD Degree or equivalent
- At least 10 years’ experience in research project management including pre- and post-award activities and people management including performance management.
- A strong research or research management track record. Appointment as an Associate or Full professor will be a significant advantage.
- Experience in ensuring compliance with a strong regulatory framework for finance, staff management and payments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across a broad range of society – including business, government and other national stakeholders
- As well as with students, staff (academic and professional staff), alumni, donors and potential donors across diverse cultures
- Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to write proposals, and make impactful presentations.
To apply:
- Submit a detailed CV with names, addresses (preferably email addresses) and contact details of 3 referees, certified copies of degrees and diplomas, and covering letter.
- External applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and
- Submitting your application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Servic application/”Apply for a job”
CLOSING DATE: 14 June 2024
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Brief Description
- The Director will be required to provide a new and offer strategic leadership to CALS especially in relation of a closer integration with the School of Law.
- The Director reports to the Head of the School of Law.
- Should the contract not be renewed, there may be a possibility to be absorbed into the School of Law.
Detailed Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing and implementing a strategic vision for CALS;
- Driving academic research in CALS;
- Leading the creation of an institutional culture conducive to achieving CALS’ vision, a collective approach to well-being and implementing transformation;
- Guiding the development and/or change of focus of CALS’ programmatic work;
- Managing the CALS staff;
- Raising funds for CALS and managing donor relationships;
- Financial oversight of the Centre;
- Working closely with the university structures and advisory board to ensure sound organisational practices, accountability and compliance with university policies;
- Engaging in academic research and publications, advocacy and teaching;
- Engaging the media, government, the private sector, civil society, CALS’ clients, and international and regional institutions;
Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- A legal academic or professional at the level of Professor and Associate Professor (applicants should hold a PhD and must provide evidence of scholarly work published in accredited journals at the Professorial level or Associate Professor level) or Adjunct Professor (a professional or practitioner of stature with a distinguished record of expertise in his/her field).
- The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the socio-economic environment in the country and the region, demonstrate a commitment to advancing social justice, have an understanding of CALS’ work, and be able to provide direction for a closer integration with the School of Law.
Additional Details
- The successful candidate must possess leadership abilities and managerial competence, and show a record of legal advocacy.
- Experience in raising funds and managing donor relationships, the ability to represent CALS in multiple forums and experience in developing networks, collaborations, and partnerships are also required for this position.
How To Apply
TO APPLY
Please submit:
- Cover letter detailing your experience and interest in human rights work and provide a brief summary of your vision for CALS, taking its position in the School of Law into account.
- A detailed CV with three contactable referees
- certified copies of your matriculation certificate, ID document and degree or diploma certificates by registering your profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 14 June 2024
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Brief Description
- Applicants should clearly indicate in their applications where their strength lies.
Detailed Description
- Applications are invited for vacancies at the level of Professor in the subject fields listed above.
- Applicants will be required to teach at both postgraduate and undergraduate level in potentially more than one of the abovementioned fields.
Job Requirements
- Applicants must have a Doctorate degree and substantial accredited research output in one of the fields listed;
- A proven track record of effective teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
- Evidence of graduating PhD or LLM (research) students will be an advantage.
- An NRF rating is an advantage.
Additional Details
- The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
How To Apply
To apply:
- Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for and where your field of expertise lies;
- A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees; and
- an academic transcript, as well as certified copies of your ID document, matriculation certificate, and degree certificates.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- External applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. Visit the School’s website at: http://www.wits.ac.za/law/
CLOSING DATE: 14 June 2024
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Brief Description
Qualifications
- The required qualification is at least an MSc in Chemistry.
Minimum requirements
- Chemistry teaching experience especially tutoring of small classes (typically 20 students).
- Strong background across all first-year chemistry topics.
- Expertise in development of materials for first year teaching (assessments, notes, lectures).
- Excellent organisational and general management skills
- Competency in learning management systems.
Duties
- Overall responsibilities would include the teaching and coordination of small first-year chemistry groups as well as mentoring and advising first year chemistry students. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
How To Apply
Applications:
- Submit a covering letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of three referees.
- To apply: External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/“Apply for a job”.
- Correspondence will be entered into with short¿listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal interview and to deliver a short talk on a selected topic in chemistry.
Closing date: 16 June 2024
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Brief Description
Qualifications
- At least a Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics or quantitative epidemiology.
Requirements
- Evidence of teaching experience at postgraduate level
- At least one article in peer-reviewed journals.
- Student supervision at postgraduate level will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
- Interest in and commitment to building research capacity.
Responsibilities
- Teach biostatistics on the postgraduate (MSc, MPH, MMed, PhD) and short-course programmes within the Wits SPH
- Teach on the Faculty of Health Sciences statistics short courses as part of the research support to Faculty staff and post-graduate students.
- Provide statistical consultations to academic staff within the faculty.
- Co-ordinate biostatistics modules within the MSc programme
- Contribute to research supervision of postgraduate students within Wits SPH
- Actively develop and expand research programmes within the School and Faculty
- Actively participate in the academic endeavours of the school
To apply:
- Please submit your application using the following I-Recruitment link:
- www.wits.ac.za/vacancies or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za
Documents to be submitted with your application:
- A cover letter motivating your suitability for the post
- Detailed and up to date CV
- Names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three recent referees,
- ID (or passport and permit)
- Copies of qualification certificates and professional membership
Closing date: 17 June 2024
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Brief Description
Applicants should satisfy the following requirements;
- A PhD in economics, public policy or the equivalent (A master’s degree in economics will be considered at lecturer level).
- Should be able to teach (i.) public finance including performance budgeting and/or (ii.) economics and public policy as well as (iii) analytical or statistical methods and (iv.) quantitative research methods or at least two of the four.
- Should be pursuing research focusing on political economy, governance, or socio-economic challenges and their interventions.
How To Apply
- Internal and external applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. The application should include (i.) a covering letter, (ii.) the applicants curriculum vitae (CV), and (iii.) name, address (including email addresses), and contact details of three referees.
- The University is committed to its employment equity goals and plan. Therefore, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Closing date: 18th June 2024
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Brief Description
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (1): Monitoring and evaluation
- A PhD in a social science or humanities field such as development, public policy, leadership, governance, or public administration. (A master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation will be considered at lecturer level).
- Should be able to teach (i.) monitoring and (ii.) evaluation as well as (iii.) quantitative or qualitative research methods or at least two of the three.
- Should be pursuing research focusing on development interventions, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation.
How to Apply
- Internal and external applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. The application should include (i.) a covering letter, (ii.) the applicants curriculum vitae (CV), and (iii.) name, address (including email addresses), and contact details of three referees.
- The University is committed to its employment equity goals and plan. Therefore, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Closing date: 18th June 2024
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Brief Description
Senior lecturer/Lecturer (1): Analytical and quantitative research methods
- A PhD in economics, public policy or the equivalent (A master’s degree in economics/public policy will be considered at lecturer level).
- Should be able to teach (i) analytical or statistical methods, (ii.) quantitative research methods, and (iii.) any of the Wits School of Governance multi-disciplinary courses.
- Should be pursuing research focusing on governance and related challenges and their interventions.
How to Apply
- Internal and external applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. The application should include (i.) a covering letter, (ii.) the applicants curriculum vitae (CV), and (iii.) name, address (including email addresses), and contact details of three referees.
- The University is committed to its employment equity goals and plan. Therefore, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Closing date: 18th June 2024
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Position:
- 100% Associate Lecturer - 2-year Full-time Fixed-Term contract
- This position aims to provide additional teaching, research, admin and coordination support to current academics through lecturing and academic responsibilities in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry for the workplace-based learning (WBL) component of the BPharm degree.
Brief Description
- Key responsibilities include the following:
- Lecturing and research
- Appointment as a Responsible Pharmacist at Trinity Pharmacy
- Workplace-based learning curriculum design and coordination (includes online teaching and ward rounds)
- SAPC assessment as well as OnBASE (online) and academic administration
Requirements:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Registration as a Pharmacist (and clearance to be an RP) with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) is not negotiable
- Previous teaching experience in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice at tertiary level is not negotiable
- Computer Literacy (pharmacy software), good communication and management skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Preferences:
- Member of the PSSA/APSSA
- Registered for a PG degree in Pharmacy Practice
Closing date: 19 June 2024
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Department Description
- 5 MONTHS, FIXED TERM CONTRACT -ASSOCIATE-PROFESSOR
SCHOOL OF THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES
- The School of Therapeutic Sciences is a research-driven and productive School in the Faculty of Health Sciences. We are seeking an Associate Professor (a 40% post) to join our team to work on the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED II) project. The NORHED project is a partnership between the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway, the Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Nepal, the Kathmandu School of Medical Science (KMC), Nepal and the University of Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa. The project's primary purpose is to strengthen academic capacity in physiotherapy education in Nepal. The position also includes working with the staff and the Nursing Department, in particular, to enhance research productivity.
Brief Description
Duties:
- The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing activities aimed at:
- Strengthening academic capacity in physiotherapy education in Nepal
- Assess the need for and develop an appropriate supervisor capacity development course for Nepal
- Assisting in establishing a Master's program in physiotherapy
- Establishing a quality system for physiotherapy educational programs (Masters and PhD) Mentoring of staff in postgraduate supervision
- Working with the School of Therapeutic Sciences and, in particular, mentoring the Nursing Department staff to improve research productivity.
- Writing a project report based on the work done, gaps addressed and the outcomes of the project
Minimum Qualifications:
- A PhD in Physiotherapy
- At least 10 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level evidence of curriculum innovation and development
- Extensive research experience with a minimum of 20 publications
- Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision (at least 4 PhD and 10 Masters students supervised to completion)
- Evidence of grantsmanship
- Evidence of faculty/university level administration
- Experience in research development and managing research development
Closing Date: 26 June 2024
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