Professor/Associate Professor in Leadership Development or Organisational Behaviour

Unitalentza; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitalentza seeks a Professor/Associate Professor in Leadership Development or Organisational Behaviour for a permanent position at Stellenbosch University. This role involves collaborating on innovative leadership courses, conducting impactful research, and supervising postgraduate students. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, significant teaching experience, and a commitment to social impact initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunity for academic leadership awards

Engagement with a multicultural student body

Qualifications

• PhD awarded by a recognised university in relevant fields.
• Proven track record in teaching leadership and organisational behaviour.
• Demonstrated commitment to social impact initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on leadership learning experiences for MBA students.
• Facilitate courses using student-centered teaching approaches.
• Conduct research in relevant fields and supervise postgraduate research.

Skills

Leadership Development

Organisational Behaviour

Educational Leadership

Research

Supervision of Postgraduate Students

Facilitation Skills

Education

PhD in Leadership Development, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Professor/Associate Professor in Leadership Development or Organisational Behaviour

• Professor/Associate Professor in Leadership Development or Organisational Behaviour
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

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Background to Position

Professor/Associate Professor in Leadership Development or Organisational Behaviour

Ref. EBW04/159/0725

The Stellenbosch Business School at Stellenbosch University (SU) was the first African business school to receive the prestigious Triple Crown of international accreditations, reserved for the top 1% of business schools. The School is committed to developing responsible leaders for a better world, a key differentiator in our programmes, research, and social impact activities. We aim to provide a stimulating, inclusive and multicultural environment in which to shape future leaders. The School has a vibrant scholarly and research culture. We welcome applications from candidates who share our spirit of collegiality and who seek to make a difference in our students’ lives.

Job Description

• 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.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• 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:

• 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:
• 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.

Application Requirement

01 January 2026

01 August 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Anita Bosch on 021 918 4136, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE plan of the University and the EE Plan of the specific environment, persons from designated groups will receive preference over foreign nationals where EE targets are a factor. Where EE is not a factor, South African citizens will receive preference over foreign nationals.

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.

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About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

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