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".

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The Department of Business Management, situated in the College of Business and Economics, School of Management, a Department that has a comprehensive offering at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer in Sustainability within the Department of Business Management.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

Lecture Sustainability-related modules such as sustainability management, sustainability reporting and analytics, and sustainable finance and impact investing at under and postgraduate levels as well as other business management-related modules.
Conduct research and regularly publish in accredited academic journals.
Perform administrative duties as directed by the Head of Department or relevant Campus coordinator.
Participate in identified community outreach projects.
Supervise both Honours and Masters students.
A commitment to pursue further studies towards a PhD.

Minimum requirements

A Masters degree in Sustainability or an appropriate master’s degree (NQF 9)
Proven ability to teaching the subject Sustainability and/or professional experience.
Proven ability to conduct research.
An understanding and interest in contemporary sustainability challenges and the evolution of corporate responses to them - from ethics-based CSR through systemic sustainability, the SDGs, and ESG.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

Good time management skills.
Good planning and organising skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good listening skills.
Good conflict management skills.
Self-driven and a lifelong learner.
Previous lecturing experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
Proven ability to conduct research.
Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
Teaching experience in relevant subject disciplines.
Experience in e-learning
Affiliation with relevant professional bodies.

Recommendations:

Must be able to interact and manage external stakeholder relationships.
Industry and practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
Proven ability to conduct research.
Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.

During the interview candidates will be requested to do a presentation to demonstrate their teaching ability and subject knowledge.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof H Boikanyo at Tel: (011) 559 7446

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mrs Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 2548

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.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.

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.

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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