Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor of Business Management (Job ID: 6125)

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Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor of Business Management (Job ID: 6125)

Duties and responsibilities:

Senior Lecturer

• Provide study leadership to postgraduate students, namely Honours and Master's students, and act as supervisor for Ph.D. students.
• Lecture Business Management related areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct quality research in business management and related disciplines such as Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Digital Business and Supply Chain Management, and Managerial Economics and Finance.
• Involvement in community activities such as mentorship, and the provision of training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.
• Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints.
• Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean.

Associate Professor

• Deliver engaging and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including executive education programs.
• Conduct high-impact research in business management and related disciplines such as Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Digital Business and Supply Chain Management, and Managerial Economics and Finance.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research projects and initiatives.
• Supervise to the completion Master’s and PhD students.
• Participate in the development and programme enhancement for formal and executive education programmes.
• Engage with industry leaders and foster strong connections between the Business School and the business community, including providing consultancy work on behalf of the Business School.
• Contribute to the Business School's strategic vision and leadership.

Professor

• Deliver engaging and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including executive education programs.
• Conduct high-impact research in business management and related disciplines such as Business Strategy, and or Entrepreneurship, Digital Business and Supply Chain Management, and Managerial Economics and Finance.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary research projects and initiatives.
• Supervise to completion Master’s and PhD students.
• Play a key role in curriculum development and programme enhancement for formal and executive education programmes.
• Engage with industry leaders and foster strong connections between the Business School and the business community, including providing consultancy work on behalf of the Business School.
• Contribute to the Business School's strategic vision and leadership.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Business Management/Business Administration or related field on NQF Level 10 with a strong focus on Business strategy / Entrepreneurship / Digital Business and Supply Chain Management / Managerial Economics and Finance.
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of master’s students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency.

Associate Professor

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Business Management/Business Administration or related field on NQF Level 10 with a strong focus on Business strategy / Entrepreneurship / Digital Business and Supply Chain Management / Managerial Economics and Finance.
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• Proven expertise of practice experience in strategic business management / leadership.
• Demonstrated ability for third-stream income generation.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in high-quality accredited national and international journals.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status or eligibility to apply within the next cycle.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Professor

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Business Management/Business Administration or related field on NQF Level 10 with a strong focus on Business strategy / Entrepreneurship / Digital Business and Supply Chain Management / Managerial Economics and Finance.
• Experience as external examiner for master’s-degree and doctoral students.
• Acted as editorial board member of high-quality international/ISI/IBSS journals.
• A significant research portfolio demonstrated by a sustained research record in the last 8 years.
• A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research in Strategic Business Management and Leadership (for example, regularly reviews international/ISI/IBSS journals).
• Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master’s-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students.
• Proven expertise of practice experience in strategic business management/ leadership.
• Demonstrated ability for third-stream income generation.
• Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
• Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research.
• Served as a member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status or eligibility to apply within the next cycle.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant practice experience in Business Administration and/or Business Management and five (5) years for Associate Professor/Professor.
• Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.
• A track record in international cooperation.
• Ability to communicate research results to clientele groups.
• A track record of engaging with the industry and must have been involved in securing funding.
• Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.

Required competencies:

• Results oriented: The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• Strategic thinking: The ability to deal with several activities at a time and focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• Business Acumen: The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading: The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm, and to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building coalitions: The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others, and to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (if required).
• A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if required).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties: 01 July 2025

Closing date: 11 May 2025

Salary: The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9814 or email Makola@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810 / 9813 / 9848 for assistance.

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The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.