Senior Lecturer in Management

Title of Position

Senior Lecturer in Management

Post Number

8020311

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Management and Entrepreneurship

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

10/10/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educate the students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship offers modules and programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Department aims at equipping students with knowledge and skills to excel in dynamic business environments and entrepreneurial ventures. Through cutting-edge research, meaningful community partnerships, and a commitment to transformative learning experiences, we prepare students to drive organizational success and turn visionary ideas into impactful realities.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate for Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in business management, management and/or data analytics.
• Develop and update course materials, ensuring alignment with the latest industry trends and academic standards.
• Utilise innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Conduct research and publish in the fields of business and management, analytics and entrepreneurship.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences and contribute to the academic community through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Contribute to the administrative and strategic functions of the department, including participation in committees, curriculum planning, and accreditation processes.
• Engage in community service and outreach activities that promote entrepreneurship and business and management education in the wider community.
• Lead initiatives that enhance the department’s reputation, visibility, and impact in the field of Business, Management & Entrepreneurship.
  
  

• Doctoral qualification or equivalent in the field of Business Management, Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning in the field of business management, management and/or data analytics.
• A record of publications in the field of business management, management and/or data analytics.
• A record of successful supervision at Honours and Masters level.
• Demonstrated competence in community engagement.
  
  

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
• Commitment to student-centred learning.
• Illustrate computer literacy and e-learning skills.
• Planning and organisational skills, including time management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a collegial environment.
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.
  
  

For further information about the position (but not applications), please contact the Head of Department, Dr.N. Sibindi via email at nsibindi@uwc.ac.za.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.