Professor 4IR (Johannesburg Business School)

Advert reference: uj_002409

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 5 July 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

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 lead in conducting teaching and research, contact and online mode, where appropriate. Interacting with the community in order to work towards the fulfilment of mission of the University of Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Lecture, coordinate, assess, and tutor large postgraduate classes across departmental/service modules. Contribute to effective curriculum delivery and student academic support.

Research and Innovation

• Conduct active research and publish in peer-reviewed outlets in fields aligned with the department's existing research strengths and priorities.

Strategic and Operational Academic Leadership

• Participate in and contribute to departmental outreach initiatives and community engagement programmes.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head of Department, including (but not limited to) marketing of departmental programmes, preparation for SACaSP and SACPCMP accreditation processes, compilation of teaching portfolios/files, and related academic administration tasks.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral Qualification
• A recognised Doctoral degree related to 4IR.
• Demonstrated strong and sustained record of accredited scholarly research outputs (8-10 years), with proven national stature in the discipline and expert discipline-specific knowledge.
• Ten (10) to (15) years' proven record of excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the ability to deliver postgraduate programmes in online learning environments.
• Extensive experience eight (8) to ten (10) years’ supervising Masters and Doctoral candidates, including proven experience supervising online Master's students (3-5 years).
• Three (3) to five (5) years' proven experience in academic quality assurance, curriculum development, and curriculum revision at university level.
• Extensive (±15 years) experience applying disciplinary knowledge in community engagement, capacity-building initiatives, and policy-related interventions.
• Proven experience (±15 years) participating in the management of departmental academic and administrative functions within a university environment.
• Established national stature in the discipline with a strong record of academic leadership and contribution to the field.

Recommendations

• Professional registration with the professional body.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
• Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctoral level.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes

• Technology savvy and ability to work with AutoCAD, DimX, MS Project, WinQS (MS Office (MS Word and Excel) software packages.
• Sharp and robust high level of communication skills.
• Sound knowledge in built environment legislative and policy frameworks.
• Self-motivated with leadership skills, interpersonal relations, and effective organizational skills.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, punctuality, and integrity.
• Good academic and administrative skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A flexible and versatile team player who will work and excel in any environment.
• Highly organised and efficient with excellent follow-through abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability and integrity.
• Good listening skills.
• Practice patience.
• Good people management and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Adri Drotskie (Director) on Tel: (011) 559 1840

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Chandni Hira-Fakir (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3885

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.