Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Quality and Operations Management) (Re-advert)

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) invites applications for a Professor or Associate Professor position within the Department of Quality and Operations Management. This is a re-advertisement for a permanent, full-time role at a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution committed to societal impact, global partnerships, and technology for the future. UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.”

About the Faculty and Department

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment is a dynamic community dedicated to enhancing student learning, research, and the academic, social, and economic impact of its programmes.

The Department of Quality and Operations Management has a team of 15 lecturers serving over 1500 students across three programmes: Operations Management, Management Services, and Quality. These programmes cover areas from quality and process strategy to human resources and supply chain management, preparing students for careers in production supervision, factory management, product development, quality assurance, and more.

Key Responsibilities

As a Professor/Associate Professor, your duties will include:

• Lecturing, coordinating, and assessing large undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Developing and managing study materials for assigned modules.
• Successfully supervising postgraduate students and their research projects.
• Conducting research in areas aligning with departmental interests and publishing in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing to departmental outreach and community engagement initiatives.
• Securing internal and external research funding.
• Participating in all departmental academic and administrative activities, including invigilation, meetings, and leadership roles.
• Building and maintaining external professional networks and international collaborations.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An appropriate Doctoral degree (NQF level 10) in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of relevant teaching, learning, research, or work experience, with a strong focus on Quality Management, Operations Management, and Information Technology.
• A proven record of research output from research units within the last five (5) years.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and graduating Master’s and Doctoral students.
• Evidence of leadership contributions within departmental, school, faculty, and university communities.

Required Competencies and Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high proficiency in English.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a departmental and faculty team.
• Flexibility and strong team-oriented skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, research, and community engagement.
• The ability to teach across multidisciplinary fields.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Previous teaching and learning experience in a Higher Education Institution.
• A proven track record of postgraduate research supervision and consistent journal publications with an h-index greater than 4.
• NRF rating, or having applied for/willingness to apply for an NRF rating.
• Proven engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, including innovative teaching and research techniques incorporating technology.
• Membership of professional associations/bodies and a proven record of mentoring junior staff members.
• Research specialisation that aligns well with the department’s existing interests.
• Strong evidence of research outputs and postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral levels.

Important Information for Applicants

Please note: The University of Johannesburg is legally required to assess all prospective employees against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021). The outcome of this assessment may affect your employment with the University. For more information, please visit justice.gov.za/vg/nrso.html.

UJ is committed to equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups, in conjunction with merit based on qualifications, experience, and proven achievements. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

How to Apply

Submit your application by 19 October 2025 via the UJ e-recruitment website. Your application must include:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and email addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees.
• A copy of your highest academic qualification.
• Proof of registration with any professional bodies you belong to.
• For academic positions, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

If you need technical support with the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact PNET at 0861 227337 / 010 140 3099 or email [email protected].

Candidates may be subjected to psychometric testing and other selection instruments. If you do not receive a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.