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Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (P000536) (Re-Advertisement)

North-West University
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Potchefstroom, South Africa

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES – SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000536 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A6/A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.

Duties & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

  •  Lecture marketing management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Create and produce research outputs (peer-reviewed articles, master’s dissertations and PhD theses, conference papers and peer-reviewed chapters/books) through own research efforts and the efforts of master’s and PhD students by using the best available research methods and techniques.
  • Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects.
  • Mentor academics in the School of Management Sciences in teaching and research-related areas.
  • Contribute to and enhance the national and international collaboration networks in the School of Management Sciences.
  • Contribute to the creation of an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teaching

  • The preparation and delivery of marketing management lectures and seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Module and curriculum development and transformation.
  • Developing study material and study guides.
  • Supervision of Master and PhD students.

Research

  • Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals (IBSS/Scopus/ISI).
  • Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
  • Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
  • Collaborate with and mentor colleagues on research-related matters.

Social Responsibility

  • Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects which focus on work-integrated learning, community research and outreach projects.
  • Industry involvement in terms of consultation, case study research and guest lecturing.

Leadership

  • Must represent the School of Management Sciences on Faculty, University, National and International management structures, committees, boards or any other professional body.
  • Membership in the School’s management structures.


Desired Experience & Qualification

  • PhD in Marketing Management (NQF level 10).
  • A proven record of consistent publications in accredited journals in accordance with the level of the position.
  • A proven record of the development and execution of community and industry projects.
  • A proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration
  • Master’s and PhD supervision.

In addition to the above:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

  • A minimum of five (5) years lecturing experience in higher education institutions.

SENIOR LECTURER:

  • A minimum of three (3) years’ lecturing experience in higher education institutions. 

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

  • A proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.
  • NRF funded researcher.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Expert knowledge of the field of marketing management.
  • A significant output of peer-reviewed accredited publications.
  • Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
  • Demonstrable computer literacy and competence in the use of general word processing software programmes (MS Office, e-mail and internet) as well as qualitative/quantitative analyses programs (e.g., JASP, SPSS, MPLUS, R, AMOS, ATLAS.ti).
  • Knowledge and competency of learning support in a learning management system (e.g. SAKAI, Moodle, Blackboard).
  • A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
  • Flexibility and conflict management to work with diverse groups.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Alfred Henrico on 018 299 1420

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993

CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2026                       

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible 

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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