Job Description:<\/p>\n
\tThe School is actively recruiting for a Lecturer to join its team of seasoned academics.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n
The incumbent will be expected to:<\/p>\n
Teaching and Learning:<\/p>\n
\tLecture, supervise and assess Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Governance and Public Policy and related disciplines.
\n\tCoordinate Undergraduate and Postgraduate modules in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Governance and Public Policy and related disciplines.
\n\tTeach, supervise and assess students, prepare study material, and be available for consultation.
\n\tPreparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
\n\tCommunicate effectively with students and colleagues, using face-to-face, telephone, written and electronic communication (including email) modes as appropriate.
\n\tInvigilate during university examinations or assessments.
\n\tEnsure that students and staff adhere to the University\u2019s Rules and Regulations.
\n\tParticipate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
\n\tParticipate in official meetings of the School, College and UJ.
\n\tProvide cover for colleagues on sabbatical leave where necessary.
\n\tPlay a leading role in developing new courses or modules, individually and\/or collectively taught and participate in ongoing development of aspects of course structure, delivery, assessment, etc.
\n\tCourse coordination.
\n\tSupervise Honours projects, Master\u2019s dissertations and PhD theses to completion.
\n\tInvolvement in professional activities.
\n\tAssume various administrative tasks and responsibilities (junior and\/or more senior) as requested by the Director of the School.
\n\tParticipate in the School\u2019s various outreach activities, including Open Days, public lecture events, etc.
\n\tUndertake other reasonable duties as required by the Director of the School or Executive Dean.<\/p>\n
Research:<\/p>\n
\tImprove and increase personal knowledge of the field of Public Administration and related disciplines through research, publications and Postgraduate supervision.
\n\tThere must be a strong commitment to excellence in productive research and Postgraduate supervision, as well as the promotion of UJ’s strategic objectives.
\n\tImprove and increase personal knowledge of the relevant field of study through research and publications.
\n\tContribute to the development of the School through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence.
\n\tDirect and develop a personal research programme leading to publications in key national or international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output.
\n\tParticipate in research teams or other collaborative research initiatives, School and\/or inter-College.
\n\tIdentify opportunities and apply for substantial grants for new research projects, individual and\/or collaborative.<\/p>\n
Community Development:<\/p>\n
\tInitiate and participate in community engagement projects and Pan-African partnership activities.<\/p>\n
Individual Value Add:<\/p>\n
\tParticipation and presentation in the School seminars.
\n\tCollaboration with academics at other universities, including international partnerships.
\n\tContributing constructively to the team through taking a leadership position.
\n\tFunctioning as a role model, setting standards of excellence.
\n\tBe a strong team player.
\n\tBe willing to serve the students and SPMGPP communities often after hours if necessary.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
\tA Masters’ qualification in the field of Public Administration is a must.
\n\tSound knowledge of Public Administration and related field theories at the postgraduate level.
\n\tLecturing experience in Public Administration and related subjects at a reputable higher education institution
\n\tKnowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system, e.g., Moodle, etc.
\n\tAbility to lecture at the undergraduate level, especially large first-year classes.
\n\tThe ability to publish research findings in high-ranked, accredited\/peer-reviewed journals in Public Administration and related fields.
\n\tThe candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of Public Administration when required.
\n\tAn excellent record of recent and relevant academic publications.
\n\tExperience in supervising postgraduate students at the PhD and master\u2019s level to completion is an advantage.<\/p>\n
Recommendations:<\/p>\n
\tA recognised Doctoral qualification in Public Administration (and related fields such as Public Management\/Governance, Public Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation) with a strong qualitative and quantitative research background.
\n\tPreference will be given to candidates with a relevant Doctoral degree (on NQF 10 level).
\n\tProven knowledge of 4IR and M&E content and ability to teach the same modules to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
\n\tProven supervision record at Masters\u2019 and Doctoral levels.
\n\tProven publication record in DHET-accredited journals.
\n\tExperience in online and hybrid teaching of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
\n\tThe ability to apply for and obtain an NRF rating in three (3) years.<\/p>\n
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:<\/p>\n
\tExcellent written and verbal English communication skills.
\n\tExcellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
\n\tGood planning and organisational skills.
\n\tThe ability to publish in high-impact journals.
\n\tThe ability to supervise graduate students.
\n\tResearch management skills.
\n\tOverall management skills.
\n\tProven ability to excel in personal academic endeavours.
\n\tProven ability to excel in innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
\n\tProven ability to excel in undertaking and completing scholarly research projects.
\n\tSupervision of Masters and doctoral students.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.uj.ac.za ) or<\/p>\n
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