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Associate/Full Professorship in Philosophy (Head of Department), Pretoria (South Africa), Deadline: 7 Apr 2015
Dear Colleagues,
Please take note of the following vacancy:
Associate Professor or Professor and Head of Department, Philosophy, University of Pretoria, South
Africa (one post)
Closing date: 7 April 2015
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In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite
applications for the above 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:
? The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
? Playing an active role as an academic leader of the discipline at a national and international
level;
? Ensuring scholarly and professional education and training;
? Advancing the Department?s research productivity and profile;
? Taking a leading role in research and contributing significantly to the Department?s
publications;
? Expressed commitment to teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
? Supervising postgraduate students at master?s and doctoral level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
? A doctorate in Philosophy;
? International academic status and recognition by peers as a specialist in the field;
? An established and proven research and publications record, appropriate to the post level;
? A substantial teaching record and a commitment to teaching at all levels;
? Significant experience in supervising the work of postgraduate students;
? Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional
boards.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
? Proven administrative capabilities;
? Specialist knowledge of continental philosophy;
? Competence in the history of modern philosophy;
? An appropriate vision for the Department;
? Resource mobilisation, including fund raising;
? Strong leadership and communication skills.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
? Competence in another philosophical tradition;
? Knowledge of German, French or Dutch;
? NRF-rating.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent?s level of
appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.
UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly
premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.
In applying for this post, please attach:
? Completed and updated Curriculum Vitae;
? A brief self-evaluation by the candidate;
? The candidate?s vision for the Department;
? Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidate?s
academic and/or leadership qualities.
Candidates may be expected to make a 15 minute presentation to the Appointments Committee
on his / her vision for the Department.
By applying, candidates agree to the appointment process as set out in the
relevant UP policy document. This process can be accessed at
http://www.up.ac.za/services/personnel/policies/w113E.doc. Although
candidates will be appointed permanently as Professor or Associate
Professor, the headship is a fixed-term appointment of four years.
Preference will be given to the incumbent for re-appointment for a second
term.
CLOSING DATE: 7 April 2015
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the
minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Prof H Stander, Tel: (012) 420 2360
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2015 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.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.