Professor (SARChi Chair) 5-Year Fixed Term Contract (Faculty of Humanities: SARChi Welfare & So[...]

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University of Johannesburg

Gauteng

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

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Job description

Advert reference: uj_001685

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 29 September 2024

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to all

Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Job description

The South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI) is a strategic intervention focused on increasing scientific research capacity through the development of human capacity and new knowledge generation. The UJ-hosted SARChI Chair for Welfare and Social Development is vacant, and we are looking for an excellent scholar to take up the prestigious position. The successful candidate will lead a research programme and projects that contribute towards enhancing welfare and social development research via UJ, impacting locally and internationally, and aligning with strategic priority areas of the state, community-based entities and the academy. The SARChI Chair in Welfare and Social Development is linked to the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) which conducts research on poverty, inequality and vulnerability with a focus on women, children, youth, and people with disabilities, and monitoring and evaluation of developmental social welfare policies and services.

In line with the requirements of the SARChI programme:

The selected candidate will be required to draft a full research proposal outlining a five-year research agenda for review and approval by the National Research Foundation (NRF). The successful candidate will be expected to dedicate time to drive the research programme and supervise Masters and Doctoral students as well as mentoring Post-Doctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs).

Responsibilities:

Manage staff
Build a research agenda
Sustain research networks
Publish research
Supervise Masters and Doctoral students
Mentoring of Post-Doctoral Research Fellows

Minimum requirements

PhD (in Development Studies, Social Work, Sociology or allied discipline).
International leader in the field
Excellent research and publishing record.
NRF rating.
Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

Track record of successful fundraising.
Knowledge of budgets and financial planning.
Team-building skills.
Strong networking skills.

Recommendations:

Experience in working with university-based research entities.
Interest in 4IR and AI debates.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Kammila Naidoo on Tel: (011) 559 2883

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Lungisa Zihlangu (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2956

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.