1410 Professor: Marketing Management

Central University of Technology, Free State; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 1,248,000 - 1,525,000; Full time

Job summary

Central University of Technology, Free State invites applications for a Professor of Marketing Management at the Welkom Campus. The appointment is permanent academic, with responsibilities across teaching, research, leadership, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will supervise Master’s and PhD work, lead research agendas, and contribute to strategic marketing curriculum and industry partnerships. Salary aligns with CUT parity and regional norms.

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level degree in relevant field (SAQA approved).
• At least eight years’ teaching/lecturing experience in the subject field.
• Evidence of advancing knowledge through research output and postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, learning and assessment (20-30%).
• Research (35-45%).
• Administration and leadership (10-15%).
• Community service/engagement (5-10%).

Skills

Student Supervision

Research Methodology

Brand Management

Strategy

Education

Doctorate-level degree (SAQA approved)

8+ years teaching/lecturing experience

Job description

1410 Professor: Marketing Management

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE │ Department of Business Management

Welkom Campus

Main purpose of the job

To develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects for own and other programmes and to execute appropriate community projects.

Main tasks

1. Teaching, learning and assessment (20-30%)
2. Research (35 – 45%)
3. Administration and leadership (10–15%)
4. Community service/engagement (5-10%)

Subject field(s)

• Student Supervision (Master’s and PhD)
• Research Methodology
• Brand Management and Strategy
• Digital Marketing Strategy and Tactics
• Strategic Marketing and Planning

Nature of appointment

Permanent Academic

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company)

R1 386 806 per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• A relevant SAQA-approved Doctorate-level degree (i.e., D Tech / PhD / D. Ed./ NQF 10 or equivalent) in the relevant subject field of study.
• At least eight years’ teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject field
• Evidence of advancing knowledge through research output, post-graduate supervision, and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT’s promotion requirements, which requires:
  • 4.5 credit units at Associate Professor level or 9.0 cumulative credit units (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.).
  • Two completed master’s degrees and two completed doctorates (as main supervisor or promoter) at Associate Professor level OR six completed master’s degrees and five cumulative completed doctorates (as main supervisor or promoter) OR at least one completed master’s degree (as main supervisor) and one completed doctorate (as main supervisor) and at least 18.0 cumulative credit units.
  • Nineteen cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at least six cumulative presentations/posters at an international conference.
  • Lead/manage an externally funded research project.
  • Involvement as an editor/reviewer/external examiner.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And / Or Experience

• Peer-reviewed publication track record in the field of specialization (h-index or i10-index).
• Visible engagement in a relevant research community.
• Evidence of the acquisition of research grants from local and international sources.
• In possession of a teaching qualification in higher education.
• In possession of a National Research Foundation Rating (NRF rating is an added advantage).
• Evidence of the ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of interaction/engagement with a professional community and society.
• Evidence of work experience in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Evidence of relevant industry experience is an asset.
• Professional Registration, where applicable.

Job-Related Enquiries

Dr. H. Jordaan ([e-mail])

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries

Recruitment Office ([e-mail])

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 16 October 2026