Senior Lecturer (V002630)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Lecture 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
- The preparation and delivery of marketing management lectures and seminars 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 and PhD 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
- Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects which focus on work-integrated learning, community research, and outreach projects.
- Industry involvement in terms of SPL’s, 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.
KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Expert knowledge of the field of marketing management.
- A significant output of peer-reviewed accredited publications.
- 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 programmes (MS Office, e-mail and internet) as well as qualitative/quantitative analyses programs (e.g., JASP, SPSS, MPLUS, R, AMOS, ATLAS.ti)
- Knowledge and competency of learning support in a learning management system (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.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management.
- A minimum of 5 years’ lecturing experience in a higher education institution.
- Proven record of consistent publications in accredited journals in accordance with the level of the position.
- 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.
- Master’s and PhD student supervision.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- NRF rated researcher
- Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.
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 REGADING 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: 5 April 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
