PROFESSOR (V000037
Listing reference: nwu_002462
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 12 March 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: V000037 POSITION: PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: A Professor is expected to contribute to the teaching effort of the institution and carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional activities to the profession or discipline. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching & Learning:
- Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars on marketing management to undergraduate/postgraduate students
- Marking and assessment.
- Consultation with students.
2. Development and Supervision:
- Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engages in course work.
- Supervise master’s and PhD students.
- Teaching activities may include the supervision of honours and research students.
3. Research and Innovation:
- Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals (IBSS/Scopus/ISI).
- Establish and maintain national and international research networks.
- Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
- Initiate collaborations with colleagues on research-related matters.
- Involvement in professional activity.
4. Development of course material:
- Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
- Contribute to module and curriculum development and transformation.
- Develop study material and study guides.
5. Community Engagement:
- Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects that focus on work-integrated learning, community research, and outreach.
- Engage with industries through Short Learning Programmes (SLP’s), consultation, case study research and guest lecturing.
6. 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
A PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management.
· A master’s degree in (NQF level 9) in Marketing Management accompanied by research in the same study area.
· An honours’ degree or a postgraduate diploma (NQF level 8) in Marketing Management.
· A bachelor’s of Commerce degree (NQF level 7) degree in Marketing Management or related field of study.
· A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in the undergraduate teaching programme.
· Sound practical experience to lead students in work-integrated learning.
· Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied, or creative works
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer literacy in MS Office, e-mail and the internet.
· Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
· Research outputs.
· A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Effective time management skills.
· Effective communication skills.
· Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
· 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 R Müller, Tel: 016 910 3357
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela, Tel: 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 12 March 2024
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.
