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 (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”. “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 The Institute for Intelligent Systems, one of the flagship institutes of the University is interested in appointing outstanding scholars of national and international stature who are capable of working between academic departments and 4IR disciplines. As specified hereunder, IIS has two positions at the level Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer. Responsibilities: Develop a teaching portfolio reflecting: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) through: Postgraduate education; Supervision of postgraduate students at masters and doctoral level; Supervision and partnership with postdoctoral research fellows; Multidisciplinary teaching activities through collaboration with other faculties Conduct leading research in areas aligned to 4IR producing recognised research outputs (ISI-/IBSS-listed journals, book chapters, books); Advance the discipline through industrial work, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations / professional societies; Interact closely with industry, government and international organisations for collaboration and strategic partnerships in the area of 4IR; Develop the postgraduate education – research – innovation nexus, through mentoring of postgraduate students, yielding, through the Technology Transfer Office, to a culture of technology start-ups; Through technical collaboration, using instruments such as contracted or sponsored research, the applicant must attract funded external projects and/or funding for the existing programme set. Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor PhD qualification in an appropriate discipline with specialisation in 4IR-aligned areas like Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Blockchain, Machine Learning, Big Data, Quantum Computing, Cyber Security etc; A minimum of three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or A minimum of three years of industrial experience. Proven track record of recognized research outputs (ISI- or IBSS-listed journal publications); Proven skills and experience in 4IR-related areas – our strive, through this advert, is to develop the technical implementation capacity. Associate Professor: proven track record of externally sponsored projects. For the associate professor track, the candidate should also have postgraduate supervision experience or significant industrial accomplishments (such as the generation of intellectual property (IP)). Recommendations: Strong academic character; Industrial experience; Demonstrated leadership skills Excellent communication skills; Strong commitment to teaching, research and innovation; Noteworthy career in industry or academic institution; Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (or other statutory bodies) or must undertake to do so within three (3) months of joining the University. National Research Foundation (NRF) rating is recommended, or immediate application in case of an offer made by UJ. NRF rating is recommended for all candidates with a doctorate qualification Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Babu Sena Paul or Prof Mpho Primus on Tel: (011) 559-4404 Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Mandisa Malindisa (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559-4074 Apply Now

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