PROFESSOR P000524
Listing reference: nwu_001010
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 26 August 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
BUSINESS / MARKETING MANAGEMENT
POSITION NUMBER: P000524
VACANCY: PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A5
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
Candidates must submit a cover letter of maximum two pages with their CV indicating their experience and suitability for this position.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
· Lecture business/marketing management modules to undergraduate and/or 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· PhD in Business or Marketing Management.
· At least 8 to 10 years of lecturing in higher education institutions experience.
· Proven research experience with at least 8 to 10 years of research and the publication of outputs in accredited journals.
· 3 to 5 years of development and execution of community and industry projects.
· 3 to 5 years of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
· 3 to 5 years of leadership in higher education management structures. (desirable)
· 5 to 7 years of Master’s and PhD supervision.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Expert knowledge of the field of marketing management or business management.
· At least 10 peer-reviewed accredited publications, with some as the single author and first author.
· Presented at least 5 international peer-reviewed conference papers at reputable conferences in their field.
· Demonstrable computer literacy and competence in the use of general word processing software programmes 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 (eg. SAKAI, Moodle, Blackboard)
· Leader or member of funded research projects.
· Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
· Flexibility and conflict management to work with diverse groups.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· An output and quality orientation
· Flexibility and conflict management to work with diverse groups/opinions
· Maturity and drive
· Development of self/others
· Continuous learner
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching:
· The preparation and delivery of business/marketing management lectures and seminars to undergraduate and/or 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.
2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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
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 1421
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Miss Dolly Lebepe Tel: 018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 26 August 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: TBC with the successful candidate
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.
