Director (professor/associate professor) (p5) (strategic initiatives & administration: johannes[...]

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4 IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa.”

NB: All applicants are requested to submit a detailed CV and cover letter.

The University is seeking to appoint an exceptionally motivated and energetic person of high professional and academic standing to serve as the Director for the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS; ), one of the flagship institutes under the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) Catalytic Initiatives.