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Professor/Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: Department of Marketing Management) (Re-advert)
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Under Review
3 November 2024
Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Professorial role within the Department of Marketing Management at the University of Johannesburg holds a prestigious position in the academic landscape, highlighted by the department's leading status in marketing research across Africa. An extensive analysis of research publications from 2013 to 2022, using the All-Science Journal Classification codes and Scopus Data Analysis, highlights the university's pre-eminence. During this period, the University of Johannesburg not only achieved the highest number of marketing publications but also garnered the most citations compared to any other African or South African university. This remarkable achievement is further accentuated by a field-weighted citation impact of 1.96, indicating a performance surpassing the global average. Additionally, an impressive 85.92% of these publications were a result of international collaborations, showcasing the department's commitment to global academic engagement.
The Department of Marketing at the University of Johannesburg is distinguished by its:
- Comprehensive range of Marketing and Retailing qualifications, spanning certificate to doctoral levels.
- Highly qualified staff, predominantly holding Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
- Distinguished BCom (Hons) Marketing Management degree, renowned for its industry engagement and projects.
- Staff involvement in various industries international and academic societies
- Diverse specialisation among staff, covering areas such as Digital, Social Media, and Mobile Marketing, Omni-channel and Online Retail, Consumer Behaviour, Luxury Brands, Sales Management, and Customer Relationship Management to name a few, supporting a broad spectrum of Masters and PhD research topics.
Job Description:
To facilitate teaching and research in both the contact and online mode, where appropriate. To interact with the community to work towards the fulfilment of the mission of the University of Johannesburg.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders:
- Liaison Internal: Students, Faculty Officers, HFA (Head Faculty Administration), Student Affairs, Human Capital Management, HCM Administrators, ICS, Assessment Officers (Invigilators), departmental secretary/academic administrator and other internal stakeholders.
- Liaison External: Service Providers, External Assessors/Moderators/ Research Associates /Visiting Distinguished Professors / Postdoctoral Research Fellow(s)/PDRFs, NRF, DHET, donors, UJ Suppliers/Vendors, other institutions of higher education.
Teaching and Learning:
- Teaching: Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in marketing/retailing,ensuring alignment with industry trends and academic best practices.
- Curriculum Development: Contribute to curriculum development, introducing innovative teaching methodologies, and incorporating real-world case studies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Mentorship: Provide mentorship and supervision to postgraduate students, fostering their academic and professional development.
- Supervision: Supervise master’s and doctoral degree students in the field of marketing management / retail business management that is aligned to the research focus areas of the department (visit www.uj.ac.za/marketing).
- Industry Liaison: Liaise with industry to build relationships with industry experts who could serve as guest speakers for marketing modules in the department.
- Department representation: Represent the department on the teaching and learning faculty and university committees.
- Content Development: Develop study material for marketing / retail business management modules in the department, and moderate module learning guides for staff members on request.
- Moderation: Function as an internal moderator for modules in the department.
Research:
- Conduct cutting-edge research in marketing, publishing reputable, DHET-accredited journals and contributing to the academic discourse in the field (a minimum of 2 DHET units are required at the professorial level)
- Actively seek external research funding and collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects.
- Mentor junior faculty / department members and guide them in developing their research portfolios.
- Participate and/or lead national and international research projects that are aligned to the research focus areas of the department.
- Have an NRF rating or plan to apply for an NRF rating when appointed.
- Be a member of the Marketing Association of South Africa (MAMSA) or become a member when appointed.
- Have experience in serving on journal editorial boards or conference organizing committees.
- Reflect evidence of articles and conference publications in the field of marketing management / retail business management in any one or more of the departmental research focus areas (namely Sustainability Marketing, Marketing Innovation and Intelligence, Data analytics for marketing, Design-thinking and product /service innovation, Higher Education Marketing and Work Integrated Learning, Retailing and Consumer Science and Service and Relationship Marketing).
Leadership and Administration:
- Provide visionary leadership to the Marketing Department, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic goals.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues on programme development, quality assurance, and accreditation processes.
- Participate in departmental and university committees, contributing to shared governance and decision-making.
Community development:
- Initiate and participate in community engagement projects and activities, as well as work on industry-integrated learning projects.
- Foster relationships with industry partners, promoting collaboration and ensuring the relevance of the marketing programme to the business community.
- Engage in outreach activities, such as workshops, seminars, and public lectures, to share expertise with the broader community.
Professional development:
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in marketing theory and practice, continuously enhancing personal and departmental expertise.
- Attend and present at national and international conferences to represent the university and contribute to the global academic community.
Minimum requirements
- A recognized doctoral qualification in Marketing Management / Retail Business Management.
- Five (5) years (for the associate professor level), and Seven (7) or more years (for the full professor level) of research publishing and management experience.
- Proven record of excellence in DHET-accredited scholarly research outputs in the field of Marketing Management and Retail Management.
- Five (5) years (for the associate professor level), and Seven (7) or more years (for the full professor level) of proven national stature in the disciplines.
- Five (5) years (for the associate professor level), and Seven (7) or more years (for the full professor level) of proven record of excellence and innovation in the teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students at university level.
- Five (5) years (for the associate professor level), and Seven (7) or more years (for the full professor level) of proven experience in academic quality assurance, curriculum revision and development.
- A proven record of excellence in the application of the candidate's knowledge and skills in community engagement.
- A proven record of postgraduate university supervision at the Doctoral and Masters levels in an in-person and online environment.
- Five (5) years (for the associate professor level), and Seven (7) or more years (for the full professor level) of proven experience of participation in the management of departmental issues at a university.
- Expert discipline-specific knowledge.
- Proven national stature in the disciplines.
- A proven record of excellence and innovation in the teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- A proven record of excellence in the application of the candidate's knowledge and skills in community and industry interaction.
- Proven experience of participation in the management of departmental issues at a university.
- A proven ability to excel in innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Ability to deliver postgraduate programmes in an online platform as well as in person.
- Full Professor: the ability to publish 2 full DHET-accredit journal articles per year.
- Associate Professor: the ability to publish 1.5 full DHET-accredit journal articles per year.
- Full Professor: recognised international footprint and collaboration in teaching and research.
- Associate Professor: recognised national footprint and collaboration in teaching and research.
Recommendations:
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to inspire and lead academic teams.
- Knowledge of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) rules, regulations and policies.
- Industry experience in the marketing or retail field will be an advantage.
- Recommended NRF rating, but not a requirement.
Competencies (Technical Skills and Behavioural Attributes) required:
- Critical, analytical, and lateral thinking across various disciplines.
- Excellence in academic pursuits.
- Excellence in research and analytical skills.
- Innovative teaching methods for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in an online and in-person environment.
- Strong in managing, conducting and completing scholarly research.
- Experience in supervising Hons, Master’s and Doctoral students and their studies.
- Proficiency in both online and in-person supervision.
- Skills in academic planning, organization, and administration.
- Ability to design, execute, and evaluate online assessments.
- Collaborative team player with contextual intelligence and tact.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Expertise in project and change management.
- Robust business acumen with excellent time and priority management.
- Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving techniques.
- Adept in using Microsoft Office packages.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a number and variety of projects at once.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Each candidate who applies for this position has to submit a bibliometric profile of research published with his/her application.
- Bibliometrics, also known as research impact, involves the quantitative analysis of citations and content within scholarly journals, books, and research papers. This method assesses the influence of a particular publication by tracking how frequently it is cited in other academic works.
- At a minimum google citations and /or a Scopus/ Web of Science profile will be required.
Working Conditions:
- May be required to travel between campuses.
- May be required to work overtime.
- Will be required to teach some Saturdays and evenings.
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr Isolde Ward (nee Lubbe) on Tel: (011) 559-3200
Enquiries regarding remuneration & 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.
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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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.
