Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer : NMU Business School (3 positions)

SUMMARY:
Providing academic leadership to staff and students in the Business School; · Facilitating the le

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

· To provide academic leadership to staff and students in the Business School, particularly in the areas of

entrepreneurship, marketing, organisational development and people management, sustainable

development (ESG), and strategy;

· Conducting, publishing, supervising and promoting research;

· To create, develop and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills and competitiveness by learners on the

MBA and other programmes enabling them to become competent and experienced managers.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

· Providing academic leadership to staff and students in the Business School;

· Facilitating the learning processes and outcomes of the Business School;

· Contributing and lecturing in the following areas of entrepreneurship, marketing, organisational

development and people management, sustainable development (ESG), and strategy;

· Directing and ensuring academic and industry engagement;

· Conducting, publishing, supervising and promoting research;

· Performing administrative and management duties in the Business School.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Expert knowledge in the theory and application of relevant MBA disciplines;

· Knowledge of business and industry trends and consulting experience would be beneficial

· Extensive experience at facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners;

· Evidence of contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and publishing in

accredited journals;

· Experience in the supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates;

· Strong written and verbal communication skills;

· Excellent networking skills and the ability to work in a team;

· Strong people management skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Professor. Candidates must:

· Have a relevant Doctoral degree with two years working experience as an Associate Professor

· Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners

· Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters

· Have presented research findings at conferences

· Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students

· Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage

Associate Professor. Candidates must:

· Relevant Doctoral degree with three to seven years relevant working experience

· Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners

· Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters

· Have presented research findings at conferences

· Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students

· Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage

Senior Lecturer. Candidates must:

· Relevant Doctoral degree with one to five years relevant working experience

· Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners

· Have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters

· Have presented research findings at conferences

· Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students

· Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 12 September 2025.