Senior Lecturer -Marketing and Business Management (V002630)

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the advertised appointment level and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: V002630 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER (MARKETING- / BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) PEROMNES: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Lecture marketing- or business management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Create and produce research outputs (peer-reviewed articles, masters dissertations and PhD theses, conference papers and peer-reviewed chapters/books) through own research efforts and the efforts of masters 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 creating an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• The preparation and delivery of 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 programmes (SLPs).
• Supervision of masters 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 SLPs, 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 Schools management structures.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management / Business Management / related management sciences field.
• A minimum of 5 years lecturing experience in higher education institutions.
• At least two publications in accredited journals.
• Completed supervision of a masters or PhD student.

Added Advantage

• 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.
• NRF-rated researcher.
• Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge of the relevant fields of marketing- or business 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 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.

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 on 018 299 1420

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993

CLOSING DATE: 7 June 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.