Associate Professor, School of Economics

Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: School of Economics)

Advert reference: uj_000707
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 9 September 2022

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
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. 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 University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Associate Professor in the School of Economics.
The School of Economics is one of six schools within the College of Business & Economics (CBE). The core activity of the School of Economics is to train economists in various fields of economics (financial economics, financial engineering, industrial policy, development economics, local economic development, econometrics, competition & regulation economics, environmental economics, and trade economics).
The applicants to this post are expected to support our Development Economics programme by performing full academic duties that include teaching and research.
Responsibilities:  
The incumbent will be expected to:

• Have strong knowledge of the fields of Economic theories and Quantitative technics applicable to sustainable development issues.
• Be able to lecture and supervise Master's/PhD students in Economics, based on current and/or past experience at similar levels.
• Be able to conduct and publish high-quality research. 

Minimum requirements

• A minimum requirement of a relevant PhD degree with strong quantitative background. 
• Sound knowledge of Economic theories, Mathematics and Advanced Econometrics for development, at postgraduate level.
• Appropriate teaching and practical experience, proven research ability. 
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals is the most important requirement for the position. 
• Strong knowledge of advanced statistical and different econometrics packages.
• The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of economics when required.
• An excellent record of recent and relevant academic publications.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and master’s level.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Economics discipline at postgraduate level.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.
• Please note that UJ’s promotion criteria will be applied when shortlisting applicants for this post.

Required competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• Working knowledge of software packages in the fields of statistics and econometrics.
• The ability to publish in high-impact journals.
• The ability to supervise graduate students.
• Research management skills.
• Overall management skills. 

Desirable:  

• An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five years. 

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Hinaunye Eita on (011) 559-2105
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mr Eugene-Joshua Mouton on (011) 559-3878 (HCM Business Partner)

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 [email protected]
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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.