PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Lecture marketing management modules.
• Create and produce research outputs.
• Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects.
• Contribute to and enhance the national and international collaboration networks in the School of Management Sciences.
• Contribute to the creation of an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• The preparation and delivery of marketing management lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Module and curriculum development and transformation.
• Developing study material and study guides.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.

Research

• Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals (IBSS/Scopus/ISI).
• Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
• Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
• Collaborate with and mentor colleagues on research-related matters.

Social Responsibility/Community Engagement

• Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects which focus on work-integrated learning, community research and outreach projects.
• Industry involvement in terms of consultation, case study research and guest lecturing.

Leadership

• Must represent the School of Management Sciences on Faculty, University, National and International management structures, committees, boards or any other professional body.
• Membership in the School’s management structures.

• Proven record of the development and execution of community and industry projects.
• Proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.

In addition to the above:

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A PhD in Marketing Management (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ lecturing experience in higher education institutions.
• A minimum of two (2) published articles in accredited journals.
• Successfully completed Master’s or PhD supervision.

LECTURER:

• A master’s degree in Marketing Management (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ lecturing experience in higher education institutions. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual environment, in line with the NWU’s commitment to functional multilingualism.
• A proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.
• NRF-funded researcher.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Expert knowledge of the field of marketing management.
• Demonstrable computer literacy and competence in the use of general word processing software programmes (MS Office, e-mail and internet) as well as qualitative/quantitative analyses programmes (e.g., JASP, SPSS, MPLUS, R, AMOS, ATLAS.ti).
• Knowledge of and competence in the use of learning management systems (e.g. SAKAI, Moodle, Blackboard).
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Flexibility and conflict management to work with diverse groups.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Alfred Henrico on 018 299 1420

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993

CLOSING DATE: 20 September 2026                                                                                                           

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as Possible 

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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