Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: School of Public Management, Governance & Public Policy)

Advert reference: uj_000766

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 14 October 2022

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

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. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Job Description: 

The School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy (SPMGP) is a young, dynamic school in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at UJ. The SPMGP strives to generate new knowledge about public management and has a focus on good governance and effective policy development; as well as how to improve public services delivery to businesses and communities in the creation of a developmental enabling environment. 
 
The School is actively recruiting for a Lecturer to join its team of seasoned academics. 
 
Responsibilities:  
 
The incumbent will be responsible for: 
 

• Lecturing in Public Management and Governance on the Soweto Campus (or any other campus of UJ as might be required). 
• Undertaking research and publish extensively in accredited academic journals, including in high-impact journals.
• Participating in research activities of the School.
• Participating in community engagement activities of the School. 
• Teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School. 
• Developing and maintaining professional and industry partnerships. 
• Assisting in the overall management of the department, including by contributing to academic/research administration. 

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in Public Management and Governance (on NQF 9 level) or an equivalent NQF 9 qualification.
• Proven excellence in academic study record.
• Proven knowledge and experience in both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies at postgraduate level.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
• Fluent in written and oral English communication. 

 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with others.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
• The ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
• Research management skills.
• Overall management skills. 

Recommendations:  
 

• A relevant doctoral degree (on NQF 10 level).
• Proven excellence, teaching and publication experience as reflected in the academic CV.
• Evidence of research outputs.
• Experience in online teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
• Postgraduate supervision experience.
• The ability to actively undertake research, which could be published in high quality academic journals. 

Enquiries 
 
Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Danie Meyer on (011) 559 2385
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Eugene-Joshua Mouton on (011) 559 3878
 

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.

Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)

If you have general enquiries regarding the advertised post, please send an e-mail with the subject line being the reference number of the post to vacancies@uj.ac.za
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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.