Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: School of Economics) (Re-advert)

Advert reference: uj_002436 Advert status: Online Apply by: 9 August 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.

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Job Description:

The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in the School of Economics.

The applicants to these posts are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and a strong focus on research. This is especially in the areas of competition and regulation economics and / or sustainable industrial development in Africa.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities will include:

Research:

• Work on and lead projects as part of collaborative teams on research related to competition, regulation, and sustainable industrial development in Africa.
• Contribute to designing research programmes to shape policies for inclusive markets and sustainable development in Africa.
• Proactively identify opportunities and apply for substantial grants for collaborative, multi-year research projects in the field of competition, regulation and sustainable industrial development in Africa.
• Lead and mentor emerging and early career Researchers in the broader economics.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of the field of competition, regulation and sustainable industrial development through research, publications and postgraduate supervision.
• Drawing from research, design and coordinate teaching and learning programmes, such as short learning programmes and professional training programmes, in the field of competition and regulation economics, and sustainable industrial development for professionals in Africa.
• Contribute to publications in key national or international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output.
• Participate and present in local, regional and international conferences in the field.
• Contribute to the development of the school through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence.
• There must be a strong commitment to excellence in productive research and postgraduate research supervision, as well as the promotion of UJ's strategic objectives.

Teaching and Learning:

• Coordinate Master’s level programmes in competition, economic regulation and sustainable industrial development within the School of Economics.
• Liaise closely with internal and external Lecturers and Supervisors as part of programme development and delivery.
• Lecture and assess postgraduate students in the School of Economics.
• Supervise Honours research projects, Master’s dissertations and PhD theses to completion.
• Play a leading role in developing new courses or modules, individually and/or collectively taught and participate in ongoing development of aspects of course structure, delivery, assessment, etc.
• Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Invigilate during University examinations or assessments.
• Ensure that students and staff adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the School, College and UJ.
• Assume various administrative tasks and responsibilities (junior and/or more senior) as requested by the Director of the School.

Community Development:

• Initiate and participate in community engagement projects and Pan-African partnership activities.

Individual Value Add:

• Participation and presentation in the School seminars.
• Collaboration with academics at other universities including international partnerships.
• Contributing constructively to the team through taking a leadership position.
• Functioning as a role model setting standards of excellence.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor:

• A minimum requirement of a relevant PhD degree (NQF 10).
• An extensive track record in applied research and demonstrated initiative in addressing real-world research challenges.
• Experience working in competition, economic regulation and industrial policy areas, and/or proven research ability in these areas.
• Sound knowledge of economic theory, and principles in competition, regulation and industrial policy.
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and Master’s level.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Economics discipline (especially in the areas of industrial policy; competition and regulation; sustainable development) at postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in attracting, applying for and executing external grant funded projects and research.
• Proven experience in research leadership and management of research teams.

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• A relevant PhD qualification (NQF 10).
• An extensive track record in applied research and demonstrated initiative in addressing real-world research.
• Experience working in competition, economic regulation and industrial policy areas, and/or proven research ability in these areas.
• Sound knowledge of economic theory, and principles in competition, regulation and industrial policy.
• The ability to publish research findings in high-ranked accredited/peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at PhD and Master’s level.
• Proven knowledge and experience in Research Methodologies relevant to the Economics discipline (especially in the areas of industrial policy; competition and regulation; sustainable development) at postgraduate level.

Recommendations:

• An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three (3) to five (5) years.
• Knowledge of online teaching methodologies.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Thando Vilakazi (Academic Head) on Tel: (011) 559 7520.

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Samkelisiwe Chiliza (HCM Business Part