The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following position at market-related remuneration package. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and cosmopolitan African city university that was placed within the top 4% of universities in the QS World University Rankings, and placed 61 in the 2013 QS BRICS University Rankings. UJ is recognised as an international University of choice. Successful candidates will play a significant role in nurturing UJ’s development as the Pan-African epicentre of critical intellectual enquiry and scholarship. Job specification The Faculty of Humanities is a diverse and stimulating intellectual environment representing the full span of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, with 18 Departments, 3 Research Centres and 2 NRF SARChi Chairs. The Faculty seeks a Research Professor to drive a strong research agenda in any area falling under one of these disciplines or between disciplines. A Research Professor has no undergraduate teaching duties, but is expected to focus entirely on developing a strong research programme, supervising graduate students and postdoctoral research fellows, and publishing in top international journals and with reputable presses. Responsibilities: Publish papers DHET-subsidised outputs (papers in internationally accredited journals; books/chapters with international presses)· Supervise postgraduate students and postdoctoral research fellows Develop international partnerships Actively pursue external funding opportunities Maintain a good NRF rating Contribute to the intellectual life of the Faculty Minimum requirements: Outstanding research track record, evidenced by publications, grant applications NRF A or B rating, if applying from South Africa; otherwise, willingness and potential to apply for an A or B rating Doctorate in a relevant area ENQUIRIES: Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes. Prof. A. Broadbent Tel: (011) 559 2727 More information: http://jobs.uj.ac.za/index.php?s=advert_view&g=6288&i=1270
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