Professor / Associate Professor (College of Business and Economics: School of Management: Department of Business Management) (5-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Professor in the Department of Business Management.
The Department of Business Management, situated in the College of Business and Economics, School of Management has a comprehensive offering at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, both in traditional university qualifications and professional development qualifications. All our Postgraduate programmes have a strong research component.
Job Description:
A full Professor with Business Management (Business Management /Entrepreneurship) as an academic underpinning, both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote research in Business Management or Entrepreneurship and to be globally recognised as pioneers in the field of Business Management and create a visible, unique, academic footprint especially in Africa. This ideal candidate must be a thought leader in their research niche, related to Business Management.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to be responsible for:
Teaching and Learning:
- Delivering engaging and informative lectures (contact and distance) for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, establishing recognised expertise and authority in the discipline.
- Designing and implementing comprehensive assessments providing accurate and timely grading and offering constructive feedback to support student development.
- Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in Business Management.
Research:
- Engaging in extensive national/international research within the broad fields of Business Management, Leadership contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline.
- Publishing frequently cited research results in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Presenting research results at national and international conferences, NRF rating and an established Researcher.
- Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished Researcher.
- Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates.
Leadership, Administration, Enhancement of Discipline:
- Recognised academic leader.
- Evidence of significant participation and contribution towards meeting institutional goals and objectives.
- Evidence of substantial contribution to faculty and institutional roles, committees, and initiatives.
- Evident leadership in discipline and/or professional associations.
- Evidence of community engagement.
- Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process.
Professional Partnerships:
- Cultivating and nurturing professional relationships with industry partners to facilitate collaboration, internships, and research opportunities for students and the department.
- Engaging in community activities.
Funding and Grants:
- Attract sources of funding and grants at a department and college level.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Doctoral degree (PhD) in Business Management or a closely related field.
- Minimum eight (8) years of working experience in the Higher Education environment, including substantial senior academic experience.
- Excellent teaching competence and extensive disciplinary knowledge in Business Management at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.
- A proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, evidenced through teaching evaluations, curriculum development, or a teaching portfolio.
- A sustained record of high-quality research output with national and international impact, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications in reputable DHET-accredited journals and scholarly citations.
- Demonstrated leadership in Postgraduate teaching and supervision, including successful supervision to completion at Masters and Doctoral level.
- Competence in online and blended learning environments, with the ability to teach using a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle).
Recommendations:
- Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and Distinguished Researcher/Creative Practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations and Field-Weighted Citation Impact.
- Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of M and D candidates.
- NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established Researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended.
- Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
- Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
- Evidence of attraction of funds and recipient of grants.
- Knowledge of the online learning environment.
- Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment
- Evidence of visibility within the academic community.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Good leadership and collaborative skills.
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Leadership and navigation.
- Relationship management.
- Ethical practices.
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2548
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.