Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Management.

Duties:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Lecturing in Business Management and/or Entrepreneurship related modules at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking proven research in the overarching study fields of Entrepreneurship and Business Management.
• Developing and maintaining professional and industry partnerships.
• Partaking in supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
• Assisting in academic administration.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Business Management or Entrepreneurship.
• Between five and eight’ working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Excellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the field of Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
• A burgeoning research track record, with publications in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
• Supervision experience at Masters’ level (completed students).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner. 

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of the online learning environment.
• Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment.
• Supervision experience at Doctoral level (completed students).
• Evidence of visibility within the academic community.

START DATE: 1 January 2023

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content:  Prof C Schachtebeck on (011) 559-3623

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Antoinette Kanfer on (011) 559-2548 (HCM Business Partner)

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)

If you have general enquiries regarding the advertised post, please send an e-mail with the subject line being the reference number of the post to vacancies@uj.ac.za

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.