Professor (Johannesburg Business School) (Re-advert)
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
- Design programmes for business school applications that contribute to the JBS vision
- Teaching and supervising postgraduates studies on digital technologies or related fields
- Conduct theoretical-conceptual and empirical research on the effects of digital transformation in a competitive and globalized world and generate high impact research papers
- Develop international cooperation as well as engage with industry, and secure funding for research and development on impact of digital transformation on business, people and society.
- Drive development of industry relevant 4IR applications
- Remain current on new AI techniques, methodologies and protocols to provide training to stakeholders
- Fulfil academic citizenship and leadership roles
- Meaningful contributions through community engagement
- Forge and maintain internal and external professional networks
Minimum requirements
- Supervision, research, publication and teaching experience on digital transformation or related topics.
- Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) experience (working in, or consulting with SMEs).
- Professor: Doctoral degree and an established research and supervision track record in a relevant field.
- An excellent teaching portfolio at a reputable Higher Education Institution, able to teach large groups of 50 to 150 students, preferably in the business school context.
- Excellence in postgraduate research supervision and publications
- Ability to develop programme outcomes and module content at DPhil, MBA, PDBA and Executive Development Levels
- Industry-related experience
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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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.
