Associate Professor (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Anthropology & Developmental Studies)

Advert reference: uj_002481 Advert status: Online Apply by: 13 September 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".

Job description

“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 & Learning:

• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the various sub-disciplines that constitute Social and Cultural Anthropology.

Research:

• Supervise postgraduates and publish research in accredited journals.

Administration:

• Administrative roles within the department and faculty.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Anthropology (and cognate disciplines).
• Ten (10) years’ lecturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in postgraduate supervision, including Honours, Master’s and PhD students.
• Discipline based knowledge.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience in compiling study guides.
• Publications in peer reviewed, accredited journals, and a monograph.
• Previous administrative and leadership experience is required.

Recommendations:

• Demonstrated expertise in Anthropology, with a strong and coherent research profile in one or more relevant areas of the discipline – a focus on the environment would be a preference.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed research publications in accredited national and international journals and/or scholarly books, monograph(s) and book chapters.
• Demonstrated ability to attract and/or manage research funding, grants or externally funded research projects.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic development and visibility of Anthropology within the department, faculty and broader university.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Evidence of an active and developing research programme, with potential for national and international research recognition.
• Experience in media engagement and writing of opinion articles on matters relevant to your discipline.
• Evidence of community engagement, public scholarship, policy engagement or knowledge exchange would be an advantage.
• Previous experience, an NRF rating, 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 and professional with good communication skills.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• MS Office skills.
• LLMS such as Moodle and other academic related systems.
• Ability to lecture and assess.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Nedson Pophiwa (on Tel: (011) 559 4555

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. 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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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.