Professor/ Associate Professor (Public Health Research) (Ref: 576)

SUMMARY:

The University of Fort Hare is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Professor or Associate Professor (Public Health Research) in the Faculty of Health Sciences

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Public Health or related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience for a Full Professor and 5 year for Associate Professor in higher education; extensive experience in Public Health research;
• Track record of research and publications commensurate with the academic rank level of a Full Professor/ Associate Professor;
• Highly regarded scholarship in the field of Public Health;
• Extensive postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision;
• Evidence of successful fundraising for research-related activities in Public Health or related fields;
• Evidence of academic leadership and/or mentoring less experienced researchers

Additional Requirements

• Evidence of ongoing research activity and dissemination of research findings, including a substantial record of publications in accredited national and internationally-recognized research journals;
• Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialization. Recognition as a leading scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g. NRF rating; international keynote/plenaries) will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of strong academic citizenship/community engagement.

DUTIES:  

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in research;
• Manage postgraduate research portfolio in Public Health;
• Supervise Masters and Doctoral students;
• Undertake publishable academic research;
• Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research in public health;
• Perform academic leadership and related administrative duties.
• Secure external research grants and establish programmes

 

 

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