Professor
at University of the Western Cape
Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Immediate | 17 Sep, 2024 | Not Specified | 19 Jun, 2024 | N/A | Teaching,Research Projects,Research,Facilitation,Conference Presentations,Addition,Higher Education,Publications,Email,Community Engagement,Sociology,English,Communication Skills,Computer Literacy,Learning | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
Citizen | GC |
US Citizen | Student Visa |
H1B | CPT |
OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
Full Time | Part Time |
Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
Post Number
8027240
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Sociology
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
14/7/2024
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: PROFESSOR
- PhD in Sociology.
- Demonstrated experience (at least ten [10] years) in facilitating learning and teaching in higher education.
- A record of quality peer reviewed publications - at least 18 articles in accredited journals and/or books or chapters in books published by reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
- A record of academic conference presentations both locally and internationally.
- A record of successful postgraduate supervision, including graduated Master’s and PhD students.
- Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her/their field of research.
- Evidence of the integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
- Evidence of ability to obtain research grants.
- Recommendation: Professor / Associate Professor
- An NRF rating or a demonstrated potential to obtain a rating.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Associate Professor: The successful applicant must have a PhD in Sociology as well as a strong record of publications, research, teaching, supervision and the running of research projects at university level. Experience in academic leadership will serve as a recommendation.
- PhD in Sociology.
- Demonstrated experience (at least eight [8] years) in facilitating learning and teaching in higher education.
- A record of quality peer reviewed publications - at least 15 articles in accredited journals and/or books or chapters in books published by reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
- A record of academic conference presentations both locally and internationally.
- A record of successful postgraduate supervision, including graduated Master’s and preferably PhD students.
- Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her/their field of research.
- Evidence of the integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
- Evidence of ability to obtain research grants.
Key Competencies: Professor / Associate Professor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
- Student focused approach
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Computer literacy and e-learning skills
- Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate for the Professor / Associate Professor position will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in sociology theories and research methodologies, especially quantitative or mixed methods research.
- Conduct research and publish in reputable scholarly outlets.
- Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
- Provide academic leadership and administration.
- Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
- Evidence of integration of community engagement
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Education Management
Teaching / Education
Education, Teaching
Graduate
Proficient
1
Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa