University of the Free State Lecturer/Senior Lecturer /Associate Professor in Business Management Jobs in South Africa

University of the Free State Lecturer/Senior Lecturer /Associate Professor in Business Management Jobs in South Africa



Duties and responsibilities:

Associate Professor

  • Present Strategic Management and/or Project Management.

  • Lecture Business Management modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Master's and PhD students.

  • Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration.

  • Conduct high-quality research and publish in accredited journals and deliver quality research outputs in line with the research strategy of the faculty.

  • Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops and seminars in order to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.

  • Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding, whether as an individual or in collaboration with colleagues.

  • Assist in disseminating the work associated with research projects in the media and through the newsletter and website.

  • Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.

  • Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints.

  • Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department.

  • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry and professional organisations.

    Senior Lecturer

  • Present Strategic Management and/or Project Management.

  • Lecture Business Management modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Supervise postgraduate students, namely Honours, Master's and PhD students.

  • Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration.

  • Conduct high-quality research and publish in accredited journals and deliver quality research outputs in line with the research strategy of the faculty.

  • Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops and seminars in order to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.

  • Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.

  • Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints.

  • Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department.

    Lecturer

  • Present Strategic Management and/or Project Management.

  • Lecture Business Management modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Provide study leadership to postgraduate students, namely Honours, and Master students.

  • Conduct research and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy.

  • Participate in community activities such as mentorship, and the provision of training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.

  • Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting and marking all question papers and memorandums, recording marks and handling student complaints.

  • Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department.

    Inherent requirements:

    Associate Professor:

  • A PhD on NQF level 10 with specialisation in Business Management with proven experience in presenting strategic management and project management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervision to completion of masters and PhD students.
    Candidates must submit two recent articles published within the last three years. The articles should comprise two single-authored articles or one single-authored and one co-authored article. For the co-authored article, the applicant should be the first author.

  • Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.

  • Demonstrate the potential of international recognition for expertise in a specific field of research.

  • A research record of relevant publications in
    national and international accredited journals.

  • Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.

  • Proven experience in presenting papers at national and international conferences.

  • Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal.

  • Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research.

  • An NRF rating of Y1, Y2, or C3 or equivalent status.

  • Proven experience in supervising to completion of masters and PhD students.

  • Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

    Senior Lecturer:

  • A PhD on NQF level 10 with specialisation in Business Management with proven experience in presenting strategic management and project management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervision to completion of masters and PhD students.

  • Candidates must submit two recent articles published within the last three years. The articles should comprise two single-authored articles or one single-authored and one co-authored article. For the co-authored article, the applicant should be the first author.

  • Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.

  • Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.

  • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

  • An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

  • Proven experience in supervising to completion of master’s students.

  • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

  • Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

    Lecturer:

  • A PhD in Business Management or related discipline on NQF level 10 (for a permanent appointment).
    or

  • A Master’s degree on NQF level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position) in Business Management with proven experience in presenting strategic management and project management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervision to completion of masters students.

  • Lecture Business Management modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Proven experience in supervising to completion of master’s students.

  • Proven experience in poster or oral presentation at conferences and publication of articles.

  • Excellent research record as demonstrated in the applicant’s completed master’s or PhD studies.

  • A good academic record.

  • If not in possession of a PhD, evidence of registration for and progress with a PhD degree.

  • The PhD should be completed by the end of 2023.

    Recommendations:

  • Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.

  • Proven experience in presenting strategic management and project management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Lecture Business Management modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • Proven experience in supervising to completion of masters and PhD students for a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor.

  • Proven experience in supervising to completion of masters for a Lecturer.

  • A PhD for the position of lecturer.

  • Proficiency in computer skills, eg, MS word, excel, PowerPoint.

  • Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.

  • Good command of the English language.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; University of the Free State Lecturer/Senior Lecturer /Associate Professor in Business Management Jobs in South Africa

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