Professor/Associate Professor (One Post) - School of Public Management and Administration

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ( ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching various modules within the School, with preference given to public financial management teaching;
• Publishing scientific articles and papers in high impact international journals;
• Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of own specialisation to enable the development of new knowledge, innovation and understanding within the field;
• Preparing and submitting research and training proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and accreditation purposes;
• Demonstrating involvement in professional activities where applicable;
• Supervising postgraduate students;
• Mentoring junior and senior academic staff;
• Performing administrative duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Liaising with stakeholders; and
• Participating in the Schools community programmes (short courses and consultations).

Minimum Requirements

Professor:

• A Doctorate in Public Administration/Public Affairs or related public policy area;
• Experience of teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate levels at a higher education institution for a minimum of 8 years;
• Experience in the development/reform of teaching modules, or curricula;
• A n established national and international profile with active networks;
• Evidence of an established research focus as an independent researcher in national and international peer reviewed journals; and
• Evidence of Masters and Doctoral supervision to completion.

Associate Professor

• A Doctorate in Public Administration/Public Affairs or related public policy area;
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a higher education institution for a minimum of 5 years;
• A n established national profile with active networks;
• Evidence of an established research focus as an independent researcher in national and international peer reviewed journals; and
• Evidence of Masters supervision to completion and early evidence of Doctoral supervision.

Required

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES) :

• Appropriate interpersonal, language and communication skills;
• Experience in Public Administration/Public Affairs education and research;
• Proposal writing skills; and
• Strong organisational skills.

Recommendations

• International recognition ;
• An exceptional research record in one of the Schools research specialisation fields ; and
• NRF rating or ready to apply (in case of South African applicants) .

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of 3 national and 3 international peer reviewers (academic and research); and
• A self-evaluation portfolio with evidence of teaching, research and community/academic scholarship .

Candidates are expected to make a 15-minute presentation to the School and the Faculty Recruitment and Selection Committee on a topic to be identified by the School.

CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2024

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Ziyanda Mashalaba , Tel: (012) 420 2655 for application-related enquiries, and Prof G van Dijk , Tel: (012) 4203330 for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 29 Marc h 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.