Associate Professor P003105
Listing reference: nwu_002109
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 27 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: (POTCHEFSTROOM)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: BUSINESS SCHOOL
POSITION NUMBER: P003105
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
At the NWU Business School, we shape executive minds in Africa. We foster an environment of collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation, equipping our delegates with the skills needed to navigate challenges in an evolving world. Central to our vision is a strong commitment to ethics and integrity. We develop leaders who can navigate complex ethical challenges while upholding honesty and transparency standards in the business world.
We are seeking a dynamic individual with a background in Data-driven Decision Making to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and supervising students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Education programmes, while also providing supervision to master’s & doctoral degree candidates.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching & Learning
- Develop and implement innovative teaching and learning strategies, including curriculum development, that align with the Business School's vision and contribute to the achievement of academic and professional excellence.
2. Postgraduate Supervision
- Provide supervision and guidance to postgraduate students in areas related to Business & Leadership challenges, with a particular emphasis on digital transformation, to foster responsible management practices and support the academic and professional growth of students.
3. Research
- Conduct high-quality research and publish scholarly articles in fields related to Business & Leadership challenges, with a focus on digital transformation, to contribute to the knowledge base in the field and enhance the reputation of the Business School as a center of excellence.
4. Community Engagement
- Engage with the community and demonstrate thought leadership in current developments in (digital) technology, forging and maintaining internal and external professional networks to enhance the visibility and reputation of the Business School and support its mission to create positive social impact through responsible management practices.
Minimum requirements
- A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent in a field such as Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in online or hybrid teaching modalities and willingness to embrace innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
- Demonstrated expertise in applying data-driven decision-making principles to solve real-world business problems.
- A minimum of five (5) years' pertinent teaching and content generation experience in a Business School environment, specifically at the postgraduate level, with a preference for instructing MBA and Executive Education programmes.
- A proven track record of research supervision and publishing academic articles in reputable journals.
- A minimum of five (5) years Industry-related experience (preferably working in, or consulting with start-ups).
ADDED ADVANTAGES/PREFERANCES:
- MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship or Project Management
- Proficiency in designing and executing executive education programmes or customised training initiatives for industry clients.
- Practical experience in conducting research commissioned by industry clients.
- International research or teaching experience or exposure to international academic environments.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment, and the ability to adapt teaching methodologies to meet the needs of diverse student populations and create an inclusive learning environment.
- Proficiency in relevant data analysis and data visualisation tools.
- Ability to design and implement research projects, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and ability to apply them to complex real-world business problems.
- Understanding of the latest developments and trends in data-driven decision making and artificial intelligence, and ability to incorporate them into teaching and research activities.
- Experience with industry collaboration and consulting, including working with businesses to solve real-world problems using data-driven approaches.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Proactive, self-directed, and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with colleagues, students, and industry partners.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach and exemplary leadership skills in the area of teaching and learning.
- The ability to maintain effective and constructive interpersonal relationships, as well as to motivate and persuade others to be effective, efficient, achieve agreed goals timely, behave harmoniously, and become or remain interdependent.
- A growth mindset and a willingness to learn new technologies, techniques, and approaches to stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in the field.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and circumstances, and ability to manage competing demands effectively.
- A clear vision, effective, clear, and timely two-way communication, strong results and people orientation, instilling trust, driving diversity, transformation, and ethics, and managing conflict proactively.
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 Leenta Grobler on 082 878 5894
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 27 October 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2024
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.
