Professor / Associate Professor in Leadership Development or Organisational Behaviour

Stellenbosch University; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University invites applications for the position of Professor / Associate Professor in Leadership Development or Organisational Behaviour. This role involves designing impactful leadership learning experiences, facilitating courses, supervising postgraduate research, and engaging in significant research efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background with a PhD, a proven record in teaching and leadership development, and a commitment to community engagement. This position aims to foster innovative leadership practices and enhance the university's educational offerings in the field.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to university resources for research

Support for community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• A relevant PhD awarded by a recognised university.
• Track record in teaching and educational leadership.
• Experience in leadership development and research.
• Publications in respected journals.
• Experience in supervising graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design leadership learning experiences.
• Facilitate related courses using student-centred approaches.
• Manage external lecturers and deliver assessments.
• Conduct leadership development discussions and research.
• Supervise postgraduate research at master’s and PhD levels.

Skills

Teaching in leadership development

Research in organisational behaviour

Supervision of postgraduate students

Educational leadership

Professional practice in leadership

Community engagement

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Professor / Associate Professor in Leadership Development or Organisational Behaviour

Ref. EBW04 / 159 / 0725

Duties :

• Collaborating with a dedicated team to design transformative leadership learning experiences for MBA and postgraduate diploma students.
• Facilitating leadership development and / or organisational behaviour related courses using student-centred teaching approaches.
• Delivering teaching and assessment responsibilities, and managing a portfolio of external lecturers.
• Conducting individual leadership development discussions with students.
• Conducting research in leadership, organisational behaviour, or related areas of human behaviour.
• Supervising postgraduate research at master’s and PhD levels.
• Publishing and disseminating research through well-recognised publications and conferences.
• Participating in public scholarship.
• Actively engaging and participating in the University’s activities and School life.

Requirements :

For appointment as an Associate Professor :

• A relevant PhD awarded by a recognised university (e.g. leadership development / psychology / industrial psychology / organisational behaviour / human resource management, or related field).
• A track record of teaching in leadership development and / or organisational behaviour, demonstrated through sound knowledge of the subject areas or teaching assessments.
• A track record of educational leadership (e.g., through programme development and academic leadership, management of a portfolio of external lecturers, etc.).
• Experience in leadership development activities and examples of relevant professional practice (e.g. consulting or workplace experience).
• Relevant publications in respected journals and at conferences.
• Successfully completed postgraduate supervision of both master’s and doctoral students.
• Evidence of involvement in social impact initiatives and / or community engagement projects.
• Proficient academic communication skills in English.

For appointment as a Professor :

In addition to the requirements at Associate Professor level, the following are required for appointment as a Professor :

• Senior experience and engagement with public or private organisations, consulting activities, and / or policy that demonstrate management, leadership, expertise and / or thought leadership.
• Evidence of academic leadership such as significant research in a focused or niche research area in the broader area of leadership development and / or organisational behaviour, or related areas.
• International and national conference participation.
• Strong evidence of successfully completed PhD and master's degree supervision.
• Evidence of international and / or national recognition as a researcher.

Recommendations :

For appointment as an Associate Professor :

• Experience in innovative teaching formats.
• Professional registration at a relevant body.
• Coaching and other relevant registrations or accreditations.

For appointment as a Professor :

In addition to the recommendations for the level of Associate Professor, the following are recommended for appointment as Professor :

• Research and teaching awards from reputable organisations.
• International experience or networks in the field of “leadership”.
• Prior work with, or exposure to, the workings of a business school of international repute.

Short-listed candidates might be required to undergo psychometric and other assessments.

Commencement date : 01 January 2026

Closing date : 01 August 2025

Enquiries regarding this post : Prof Anita Bosch on 021 918 4136, or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) , must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

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