Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Business / Marketing Management P000536

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000536 POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN BUSINESS / MARKETING MANAGEMENT PEROMNES GRADE: A7 / A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Lecture business / marketing 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 the creation of an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Senior Lecturer:

Teaching:

• The preparation and delivery of lectures 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 (SLPs).
• Supervision of Master's and PhD students.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

Research:

• Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals (IBSS/Scopus/ISI).
• Initiate and maintain national research networks.
• Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
• Added Advantage: NRF-rated researcher

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.

Academic Leadership:

• Participate in the schools management structures.
• Associate Professor:

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.
• Added Advantage: NRF-rated researcher

Academic Leadership:

• Participate in the schools and facultys management structures.
• Represent the School of Management Sciences in Faculty, University, National and International management structures, committees, boards or professional bodies.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior Lecturer:
• A PhD (NQF level 10) with a research masters- (NQF level 9), honours (NQF level 8) and undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualifications in Business or Marketing management.
• A minimum of 5 years of lecturing experience within a higher education institution.
• Completed Masters supervision
• At least two accredited journal publications.
• Proven record of national relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
• Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.
• Associate Professor:
• A PhD (NQF level 10) with a research masters- (NQF level 9), honours (NQF level 8) and undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualifications in Business or Marketing management.
• A minimum of 5 years of lecturing experience within a higher education institution.
• Completed Masters supervision and involvement in PhD supervision.
• An increased number of high-quality articles in accredited and preferably high-impact journals.
• Proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
• Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Expert knowledge of the relevant field of business and marketing 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 analysis programs (e.g., JASP, SPSS, MPLUS, R, AMOS, AtlasTi)
• Knowledge and competency of learning support in a learning management system (e.g. SAKAI, Moodle, Blackboard).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Exhibit good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and conflict management skills to work with diverse groups.
• Effective time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• 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 Alfred Henrico, Tel: 018 299 1420

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

CLOSING DATE: 21 January 2023

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible



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