Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management one post

Unitalentza; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in South Africa is seeking a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. The successful candidate will lead undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise students, and actively contribute to research and academic leadership within the department. Candidates must possess a PhD in a related field along with proven experience in teaching and research. This is a permanent engagement with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in Entrepreneurship or related field is mandatory.
• Proven record of research publications is essential.
• Extensive lecturing experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Providing academic leadership in the Department.

Skills

Leadership

Research publications

Teaching experience

Understanding of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Education

PhD degree in Entrepreneurship or related field

Job description

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management one post

• Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management one post
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

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Background to Position

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Department of Business Management

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (One post)

Ref. EBW05/158/0725

The Department of Business Management is part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU), a research-intensive university where we advance knowledge in service of society. The Department offers a world-class environment with excellent students and talented staff. Our values, excellence, compassion, equity, respect, and accountability direct our behaviour, activities, and thoughts. The Department conducts research and provides teaching in the broader fields of Financial Management, Investment Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management and Strategic Management. Our culture is inquisitive and innovative, and we strive for a constructive and profound contribution to society at large.

Job Description

Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Participating in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.
• Self-initiated research.
• Providing academic leadership in the Department.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• PhD degree in Entrepreneurship or a closely related field, with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship.
• In-depth knowledge and a demonstrated understanding of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Extensive lecturing experience in Entrepreneurship or closely related modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• The ability to supervise postgraduate students.
• An extensive record of research published in accredited scholarly journals.
• Proven academic leadership in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Recommendations:

• A record of scholarly publications in accredited subject journals.
• Practical industry experience in a related environment.
• The ability to teach in English.
• Knowledgeable about entrepreneurship development on the African continent.
• A network of international academics in entrepreneurship.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

15 August 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Gert Human on 021 808 2735, 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.

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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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