Associate Professor (Faculty of Humanities Department of Politics)

Advert reference: uj_002388

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 5 July 2026

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: Management

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".

“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.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Job purpose

To teach, conduct research, produce accredited research, and supervise postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the various sub-disciplines that constitute Politics and International Relations.

Research

• Supervise at postgraduate level and to publish accredited research.

Administration

• Take up administrative roles within the department.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (DLitt and Phil) (NQF 10) qualification in Politics or International Relations.
• Five (5) years’ lecturing experience.
• Discipline based knowledge.

Recommendations

• Able to teach large groups of students (± 150).
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing of opinion articles on matters relevant to your discipline.
• Previous administrative and leadership experience, an NRF rating, publication on decolonisation, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), the 4IR, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through a political lens are added advantages.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Courteous, professional, firm manner.
• Organisation and planning skills.
• Ms Office skills.
• Blackboard and other academic related systems.
• Ability to lecture and assess.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Fritz Nganje (Head of Department) on Tel: (011) 559 2870.

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Hanisha Bhaga (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3331.

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.

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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.