Associate Professor in the Department of Management

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 840,000 - 1,136,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University invites applications for an Associate Professor (Grade AP) in the Department of Management. The role covers teaching and learning, research, and community engagement, with leadership responsibilities at departmental, faculty, and university levels.

Responsibilities include mentoring early career academics, supervising Masters and PhD candidates, contributing to governance, and providing academic leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in Management or equivalent.
• Considerable teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience teaching in Strategic Management, Financial Management and Research Methodology, Marketing Management or equivalent.
• Evidence of supervision of Masters and PhD degrees; PhD completion preferred.
• Emerging national profile in Management.
• Track record of administration, management and leadership roles.
• Experience mentoring and developing early career academics.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate knowledge through teaching and learning, research, and community engagement.
• Provide academic leadership in teaching, research, and governance at departmental, faculty, and university levels.
• Mentor and develop early career academics and supervise postgraduate research.
• Lead administrative and leadership activities within the department and faculty.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research leadership

Mentoring early career academics

Administrative leadership

Research supervision (Masters/PhD)

Education

PhD in Management or equivalent

Job description

Associate Professor (Grade AP)

Department of Management

The Department of Managementinvites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels and contribute to their profession.

In addition, professors and associate professors provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement and contribute towards the institution's governance. This professor's leadership contribution should be evidenced at the departmental, faculty, and institutional levels.

The Requirements:

Associate Professor

• PhD in Management or equivalent.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required, including Master's and PhD levels.
• Experience in teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Strategic Management, Financial Management and Research Methodology, Marketing Management or equivalent
• Evidence of M&D Supervision where Research supervision of Master’s is required, and PhD degrees to completion is preferred.
• Emerging National profile in the field of Management.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may include being part of committees at the faculty and institutional level).
• Experience in mentoring and developing early career academics.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and further particulars for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A clear and concise motivation outlining your interest in the position and your suitability in relation to the job requirements. Please attach a separate document containing your motivation letter under the additional document section of the application process.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact [e-mail].

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC2026.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade AP):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R987 607

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 270 054

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.