Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (M000344) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to:

• 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 and learning of modules in Marketing Management:

• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
• Initiation and development of study material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.
• Teaching activities may include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research students.

Research:

• Research in area of expertise and generating research outputs in accredited conference proceedings and academic journals.
• Supervision of honours or postgraduate research projects.
• Involvement in professional activity.

Community Engagement:

• Involvement in and initiation of sustainable community upliftment initiatives.

Administration and self-development:

• Administrative duties related to School activities and academic programs.

Minimum requirements

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management or relevant field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the presentation of relevant subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
• Show evidence of independence and initiative in research, applied or creative works, and postgraduate supervision.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management or relevant field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ lecturing experience in higher education institutions.
• Proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
• Master’s and PhD supervision.
• Proven record of consistent publications in accredited journals in accordance with the level of the position.
• Proven record of the development and execution of community and industry projects.
• Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.

KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of the subject field Marketing Management.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, email and internet.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (such as blackboard, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaborative environment.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Ability to lecture large classes.
• Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Marketing Management.
• Ability to generate accredited research outputs.
• Ability to supervise research students at honours-level.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.