Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: Department of Marketing Management)
Position Summary
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
- Lecture in any of the related Marketing fields, on any level and at any of the UJ campuses.
- Participate in research activities of the College/School/Department.
- Participate in community engagement activities of the department.
- Perform departmental and other administrative academic duties as required.
- Perform Departmental, School and College committee duties.
- Conduct research and regularly publish in accredited academic journals and attend conferences.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant master’s degree (NQF 9 level) in Marketing Management or its relevant related disciplines.
- Proven record of accomplishment of industry experience.
- Previous lecturing experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
- A relevant doctorate (NQ10 level) in Marketing Management or its relevant related disciplines.
- Proven record of accomplishment of industry experience.
- Excellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the field of Marketing Management or its relevant related disciplines.
- A proven research track record in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
- Previous lecturing experience in the relevant related subject disciplines.
- Evidence of teaching and learning excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Proven research and supervision record at postgraduate level.
- Proven record of accomplishment of industry experience.
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Enthusiasm and passion for Marketing and its related disciplines.
- Proven excellence in academic study record.
- Proven knowledge and experience in both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies at postgraduate level.
- Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
- Currently enrolled for/or completing a PhD (NQF 10 level) in Marketing Management or its relevant related disciplines; or
- A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10 level) in Marketing Management or its relevant related disciplines.
- A proven research track record in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
- Evidence of teaching and learning excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Proven supervision record at postgraduate level.
- Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system, e.g., Blackboard.
- Three to five years’ working experience in the Higher Education environment in the field of Marketing Management or its related disciplines.
- Evidence of visibility within the academic community.
- Four to eight years’ working experience in the Higher Education environment in the field of Marketing Management or its related disciplines.
- Proven research and supervision record at Masters’ and Doctoral level (to completion).
- A burgeoning research track record, with publications in reputable DHET accredited journals and conference proceedings.
- Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g., teaching evaluations or relevant portfolio.
- Recognition as an established discipline-based leader/expert.
- An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five years.
- Recognition as an established discipline-based expert.
- Evidence of visibility within the academic community.
- Demonstration of high-level and constant engagement in pedagogical activities within and beyond the classroom, in respect of teaching materials, assessment practices, integrated learning skills and learning.
- Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in discipline-related pedagogy.
- Evidence of teaching and learning excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher/creative practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations.
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.
