"Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture"

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

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.

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The UJ Faculty of Art Design & Architecture (FADA) seeks an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture to join its team of seasoned academics. The Department of Architecture offers undergraduate diploma and degree programmes as well as an advanced diploma in Architecture.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to be able to fulfil the responsibilities of an associate professor, which include the following:

• Facilitating learning (teaching, assessment and the preparing of study material) in relevant undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Executing administrative and/or management duties that support the academic project.
• Improving and increasing personal knowledge through the conducting and publishing of accredited research and creative outputs relevant to the industrial design discipline on an on-going basis.
• Contributing towards societal and professional community engagement that adds value to the profile of the individual, department and faculty.
• Participating in departmental and faculty marketing initiatives.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Any other departmental or faculty related duties as required.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant doctorate (NQF 10 level) PhD in architecture, urban/landscape design or a cognate field and a sustained track record of teaching and research with a specialized course or programme; or an appropriate professional qualification and significant relevant professional experience at a senior level.
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques, and methods.
• Externally, nationally, and internationally recognized authority in the subject area.
• Three to five years' relevant teaching or lecturing experience.
• Minimum of three years' relevant research experience.
• Evidence of research and/or creative outputs.
• Evidence of at least three years' relevant industry experience.

Recommendations:

• Evidence of post graduate supervision, especially at Master’s and doctoral level.
• Skills in other aspects of the Architecture programme will be considered an advantage.
• An NRF rating or the ability to obtain one in three years will be considered an advantage.
• Registration with South African Council for the Architectural Profession.
• Experience or ability to work with the concepts of Decolonization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
• Familiarity with online learning platforms/ blended learning tools.
• Experience in incorporating technology in teaching and learning.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• High level of computer literacy.
• Competency in construction to facilitating design and technical execution across design projects.
• Ability to monitor student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good organising, planning, administrative and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal commination skills with students and colleagues.
• Self-motivated.
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr Finzi Saidi at Tel: (011) 559 1115

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mrs Nombulelo Ntsimane (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 9105