Senior Lecturer -Marketing and Business Management (V002630) at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Lecture marketing- or business 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 creating an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Module and curriculum development and transformation.
• Developing study material and study guides.
• Initiate, develop, register and present short learning programmes (SLPs).
• Supervision of master’s 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 SLPs, 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.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Marketing Management / Business Management / related management sciences field. 
• A minimum of 5 years lecturing experience in higher education institutions.
• At least two publications in accredited journals.
• Completed supervision of a master’s or PhD student.

 ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Proven record of the development and execution of community and industry projects.
• Proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration.
• NRF-rated researcher.
• Proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge of the relevant fields of marketing- or business management.
• 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 programs (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.