Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Business / Marketing Management P000536
Listing reference: nwu_002300
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 21 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000536
POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN BUSINESS / MARKETING MANAGEMENT
PEROMNES GRADE: A7 / A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
· Lecture business / marketing management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
· Create and produce research outputs (peer-reviewed articles, master’s dissertations and PhD theses, conference papers and peer-reviewed chapters/books) through own research efforts and the efforts of master’s and PhD students by using the best available research methods and techniques.
· Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects.
· Mentor academics in the School of Management Sciences in teaching and research-related areas.
· 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:
1. Senior Lecturer:
Teaching:
- The preparation and delivery of lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Module and curriculum development and transformation.
- Developing study material and study guides.
- Initiate, develop, register and present short learning programs (SLP’s).
- Supervision of Master's and PhD students.
- Marking and assessment.
- Consultation with students.
Research:
- Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals (IBSS/Scopus/ISI).
- Initiate and maintain national research networks.
- Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
- Added Advantage: NRF-rated researcher
Social Responsibility:
- Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects which focus on work-integrated learning, community research, and outreach projects.
- Industry involvement in terms of SLP’s, consultation, case study research and guest lecturing.
Academic Leadership:
- Participate in the school’s management structures.
2. Associate Professor:
Teaching:
- The preparation and delivery of lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Module and curriculum development and transformation.
- Developing study material and study guides.
- Initiate, develop, register and present short learning programs (SLP’s).
- Supervision of Master's and PhD students.
- Marking and assessment.
- Consultation with 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.
- Added Advantage: NRF-rated researcher
Social Responsibility:
- Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects which focus on work-integrated learning, community research, and outreach projects.
- Industry involvement in terms of SLP’s, consultation, case study research and guest lecturing.
Academic Leadership:
- Participate in the school’s and faculty’s management structures.
- Represent the School of Management Sciences in Faculty, University, National and International management structures, committees, boards or professional bodies.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Senior Lecturer:
- A PhD (NQF level 10) with a research master’s- (NQF level 9), honours (NQF level 8) and undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualifications in Business or Marketing management.
- A minimum of 5 years of lecturing experience within a higher education institution.
- Completed Master’s supervision
- At least two accredited journal publications.
- Proven record of national relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
- Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.
· Associate Professor:
- A PhD (NQF level 10) with a research master’s- (NQF level 9), honours (NQF level 8) and undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualifications in Business or Marketing management.
- A minimum of 5 years of lecturing experience within a higher education institution.
- Completed Master’s supervision and involvement in PhD supervision.
- An increased number of high-quality articles in accredited and preferably high-impact journals.
- Proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
- Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Expert knowledge of the relevant field of business and marketing management.
· Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
· Demonstrable computer literacy and competence in the use of general word processing software programs (MS Office, e-mail and Internet) as well as qualitative/quantitative analysis programs (e.g., JASP, SPSS, MPLUS, R, AMOS, AtlasTi)
· Knowledge and competency of learning support in a learning management system (e.g. SAKAI, Moodle, Blackboard).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Exhibit good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
· Demonstrate flexibility and conflict management skills to work with diverse groups.
· Effective time management skills.
· Effective communication skills.
· The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
· Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
· Ability to solve problems independently.
· High level of professional and ethical conduct.
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, Tel: 018 299 1420
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty, Tel: 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 21 January 2023
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.
