CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
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Reporting to the Director of School, the core purpose of this position is to participate in teaching, supervision and research activities within the Business School with a focus on Executive Education. |
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
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- Facilitation of Learning and Teaching at postgraduate level with a focus on Executive Education
- Research, creation of knowledge, and publication in scientific journals.
- Supervision of master’s and doctoral studies
- Networking with relevant industry stakeholders to establish a national reputation in own field of expertise through consultation and collaboration involvement in policy processes or projects
- Engagement, including initiating sustainable partnerships that are beneficial to the advancement of Executive Education and the University’s core purpose
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CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS |
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- Change leadership and transformation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strategic and lateral thinking
- Proven ability to develop and implement academic strategies
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork
- Expert knowledge of the theory and application in Executive Education Programmes.
- Extensive experience at facilitating learning and programme development within the Executive Education domain.
- Proven experience in the successful supervision of Master’s and promoting Doctoral candidates.
- Proven experience in developing and leading Executive Education practices, nationally and/or internationally.
- Excellent and demonstrable understanding of the requisite policy frameworks that guide and regulate Executive Education.
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REQUIREMENTS
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In order to be considered for appointment to this post candidates must possess:
- Relevant Doctoral degree
- Three to Seven years’ experience in teaching/lecturing/research and industry experience which includes management development activities in the relevant field of Executive Education.
Preference will be given to candidates that are:
- an expert in the field of Executive Education and preferably also be engaged in the business world
- recognised for her/his industry expertise, nationally and internationally; and, notable contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and recent publications both in books and in accredited national and international journals.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 16 June 2023 |
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