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UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG FACULTY OF HUMANITIES - FORCED MIGRATION STUDY PROGRAMME The FMSP is an interdisciplinary research and graduate teaching unit, dedicated to exploring migration, displacement, and international humanitarianism. Launched in 1998 in response to the growing significance of migration and immigration issues in Southern Africa, the FMSP has fast established itself as one of the premier programmes for migration research and advocacy in Southern Africa and is one of the only programmes on the continent offering graduate degrees in forced migration studies. Director The director will hold primary responsibility for the programme’s academic development and administrative management. Working together with FMSP staff and affiliates, this will include overseeing the teaching programme, student admissions, local and regional networking, building ties with complementary academic programmes, budgeting and fundraising. The director will also be expected to contribute directly to the teaching programme, support and monitor the FMSP’s rural and urban research initiatives, and spearhead the programme’s institutional development. The qualified candidate will have a strong publishing record on themes related to migration or international humanitarianism. Proven fundraising ability, management experience and experience in sub-Saharan Africa will be advantages. Candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. The advertised position will initially be on a two-year contract basis at the senior lecturer or associate professor level, with the possibility of permanent appointment at the end of the initial contract period. A PhD is a minimum requirement and associate professor candidates will be expected to have a substantial publication record and significant experience. Research Officer The research officer will work together with the programme director and existing staff to expand the programme’s research and advocacy profile. The successful candidate will have considerable latitude in defining a research agenda, but preference will be given to those dedicated to developing projects related to migration and health and/or HIV/AIDS. The research officer will also be expected to take on modest teaching and supervision responsibilities and to integrate post-graduate students into new research initiatives. The advertised position will initially be on an 18 month contract basis with the possibility of extension. The qualified candidate will have demonstrated a strong potential to publish in international academic journals and raise research funds. A strong Masters degree in a related field is a prerequisite for consideration while experience working in sub-Saharan Africa will be an advantage. Candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. The FMSP hopes to fill these positions by 1 July 2005. Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications and experience. The package includes a Bonus, Provident Fund and Medical Aid, subject to the University regulations. To apply for either of the advertised positions: Submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names, addresses & contact numbers of 3 referees (including e- mail addresses) and certified copies of degrees/diplomas and identity document to: Mrs Pumla Ngcobo, Human Resources Officer, Faculty of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050, Gauteng, South Africa. E-mail: [log in to unmask] For further information on the programme, please refer to : http://migration.wits.ac.za Closing Date: 14 March 2005 (REF:M/G600) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Note: The material contained in this communication comes to you from the Forced Migration Discussion List which is moderated by the Refugee Studies Centre (RSC), University of Oxford. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the RSC or the University. If you re-print, copy, archive or re-post this message please retain this disclaimer. Quotations or extracts should include attribution to the original sources. List archives are available at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/forced-migration.html