Alusb Professor Of Practice - Business, Trade, And Economics

The African Leadership University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 270 000 - 1 694 000; Full time

Job summary

An African leadership institution is seeking a Professor of Practice in Business, Trade, and Economics in Johannesburg. This role involves academic leadership, program development in business education, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure quality standards. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and have extensive experience in academia and industry, particularly in Africa. The institution emphasizes leadership, innovation, and impacts on sustainable growth within their programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 5 years in senior academic role.
• Experience in Africa and with accreditation bodies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership within the School of Business.
• Drive development of postgraduate programs.
• Ensure quality in business education.
• Lead research initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in business education

Strategic planning

Curriculum design

Collaboration in diverse teams

Education

Doctoral degree in Business, Finance, Management

Job description

ALUSB Professor of Practice - Business, Trade, and Economics

The African Leadership University (ALU) is a launchpad for Africa's next generation of leaders, dedicated to developing ethical, entrepreneurial changemakers that will shape Africa's future. Through an innovative curriculum, hands‑on learning and a vibrant pan‑African community, we equip our students to tackle complex challenges, connect diverse perspectives, and create lasting impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Professor of Practice to provide academic leadership in business, finance, economics, international trade and related domains within the School of Business and for the service of the institution as a whole. The incumbent will serve as the intellectual leader and architect for the development of a suite of academic programmes in line with the needs of the continent and the mission of ALU. The Professor of Practice will serve as head of the ALUSB faculty, lead the development of a research framework, and work with stakeholders across both campuses to lead accreditation and development of post‑graduate programmes, especially in Mauritius.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

This person is the leader of business education, encompassing programme design, programme alignment and articulation, quality standards, mission alignment of business education, and overall business efficacy, which includes student satisfaction.

The key performance areas of the role are: Financial sustainability – operate with a growth mindset to drive new streams of revenue while being disciplined in managing cost.

• Programs: In alignment with the Product, LEDI, and QA teams, drive the development and delivery of a portfolio of post‑graduate programmes attractive to the target audience, in the fields of Business, Economics, Finance, International Trade and International Finance.
• Teaching: Serve as an instructional faculty member within the School of Business in line with professional and educational qualifications.
• Research and scholarship: Devise and foster the research objectives of the institution through independent publications, collaborations with international organisations, and academic supervision of post‑graduate students and junior academic staff.
• Brand: In line with ALU's vision and strategy, contribute to positioning ALU's business and leadership education as the best in the continent.
• Impact: Focus on contributing to ALU's aspiration to be a University of first choice with a broad array of highly relevant, high‑quality, and desirable programmes.
• Integration: Ensure that undergraduate and postgraduate programmes articulate, and that ALU's business education articulates to industry business needs for employability and venture creation.
• Quality: Working hand‑in‑hand with LEDI, Deans and QA team, foster high standards of quality business education.

Ensure the safety and well‑being of all young persons and vulnerable adults with whom we deal, by adhering to ALU's comprehensive safeguarding policy and maintaining a zero‑tolerance approach to any violations of safeguarding standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctoral degree (preferably PhD) in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years postdoctoral experience in a senior administrative position in a university (preferably in a business school).
• Minimum 5 years professional industry leadership experience in business, finance, entrepreneurship, or related fields.
• Academic and/or industry experience must include substantive experience in Africa.
• Experience with regulatory and accreditation bodies.
• Strong people leadership skills with a proven track record in driving high‑performing teams, including leading faculty.
• A strong passion for leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation coupled with a continuous learning mindset.
• Demonstrable success in strategic planning, fiscal management, and resource allocation.
• Deep expertise in curriculum design and evaluation methods for faculty and staff.
• Ability to collaborate in and with diverse teams.
• Ability to perform under pressure and cope with tight deadlines.
• Have exposure to a start‑up culture (preferable).
• Believe in the potential of students, and see them as active participants in learning, as opposed to passive recipients of information.
• Based in East Africa, with a strong preference for Mauritius or Rwanda, or willingness to relocate.