Sivas University of Science and Technology

Professor / Associate Professor (College of Business and Economics: School of Management: Department of Business Management) (5-Year Fixed-Term Contract) Advert reference: uj_002320 Advert status: Online Apply by: 3 May 2026 Position Summary Industry: Education & Training Job category: Education and Training Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Contract: Fixed Term Contract Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Open to all Level: Management Introduction The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future" Job description “Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University. For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Professor in the Department of Business Management. The Department of Business Management, situated in the College of Business and Economics, School of Management has a comprehensive offering at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, both in traditional university qualifications and professional development qualifications. All our Postgraduate programmes have a strong research component. Job Description: A full Professor with Business Management (Business Management /Entrepreneurship) as an academic underpinning, both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote research in Business Management or Entrepreneurship and to be globally recognised as pioneers in the field of Business Management and create a visible, unique, academic footprint especially in Africa. This ideal candidate must be a thought leader in their research niche, related to Business Management. Responsibilities: The incumbent will be expected to be responsible for: Teaching and Learning: Delivering engaging and informative lectures (contact and distance) for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, establishing recognised expertise and authority in the discipline. Designing and implementing comprehensive assessments providing accurate and timely grading and offering constructive feedback to support student development. Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in Business Management. Research: Engaging in extensive national/international research within the broad fields of Business Management, Leadership contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline. Publishing frequently cited research results in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Presenting research results at national and international conferences, NRF rating and an established Researcher. Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished Researcher. Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates. Leadership, Administration, Enhancement of Discipline: Recognised academic leader.  Evidence of significant participation and contribution towards meeting institutional goals and objectives. Evidence of substantial contribution to faculty and institutional roles, committees, and initiatives. Evident leadership in discipline and/or professional associations. Evidence of community engagement. Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process. Professional Partnerships: Cultivating and nurturing professional relationships with industry partners to facilitate collaboration, internships, and research opportunities for students and the department. Engaging in community activities. Funding and Grants: Attract sources of funding and grants at a department and college level. Minimum requirements A relevant Doctoral degree (PhD) in Business Management or a closely related field. Minimum eight (8) years of working experience in the Higher Education environment, including substantial senior academic experience. Excellent teaching competence and extensive disciplinary knowledge in Business Management at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. A proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, evidenced through teaching evaluations, curriculum development, or a teaching portfolio. A sustained record of high-quality research output with national and international impact, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications in reputable DHET-accredited journals and scholarly citations. Demonstrated leadership in Postgraduate teaching and supervision, including successful supervision to completion at Masters and Doctoral level. Competence in online and blended learning environments, with the ability to teach using a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle). Recommendations: Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and Distinguished Researcher/Creative Practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations and Field-Weighted Citation Impact. Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of M and D candidates. NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established Researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended. Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. Evidence of attraction of funds and recipient of grants. Knowledge of the online learning environment. Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment Evidence of visibility within the academic community. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good conflict management skills. Good leadership and collaborative skills. Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills. Leadership and navigation. Relationship management. Ethical practices. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Herman Boikanyo (Head of Department) on Tel: (011) 559 7446 Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2548 

Professor / Associate Professor (College of Business and Economics: School of Management: Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management) (Re-advert) (X2 POSTS) Advert reference: uj_002319 Advert status: Online Apply by: 3 May 2026 Position Summary Industry: Education & Training Job category: Education and Training Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Open to all Level: Management Introduction The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future" Job description “Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University. For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO Job Description: A full Professor with Behavioural Science (Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology / Leadership) as an academic underpinning, both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote research in Human Resource Management and to be globally recognised as pioneers in the field of Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management and Leadership and create a visible, unique, academic footprint especially in Africa. This ideal candidate must be a thought leader in their research niche, related to Human Resource Management. Responsibilities: The incumbent will be expected to be responsible for: Teaching and Learning: Delivering engaging and informative lectures [contact and distance] for undergraduate and postgraduate students on various Human Resource Management, Leadership modules, establishing recognised expertise and authority in the discipline. Designing and implementing comprehensive assessments providing accurate and timely grading and offering constructive feedback to support student development. Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in Human Resource Management or Leadership. Research: Engaging in extensive national/international research within the broad fields of Human Resource Management, Leadership contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline. Publishing frequently cited research results in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Presenting research results at national and international conferences and NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established Researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended. Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished Researcher in Human Resource Management, including an appropriately high number of peer citations. Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates. Leadership, Administration, Enhancement of Discipline: Recognised academic leader. Evidence of significant participation and contribution towards meeting institutional goals and objectives. Evidence of substantial contribution to faculty and institutional roles, committees, and initiatives. Evident leadership in discipline and/or professional associations. Evidence of community engagement. Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process. Professional Partnerships: Cultivating and nurturing professional relationships with industry partners to facilitate collaboration, internships, and research opportunities for students and the department. Engaging in community activities. Funding and Grants: Attract sources of funding and grants at a department and college level. Minimum requirements A relevant Doctoral degree (PhD) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, or a closely related field. Minimum eight (8) years of working experience in the Higher Education environment, including substantial senior academic experience. Excellent teaching competence and extensive disciplinary knowledge in Human Resource Management and/or Leadership at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. A proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, evidenced through teaching evaluations, curriculum development, or a teaching portfolio. A sustained record of high-quality research output with national and international impact, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications in reputable DHET-accredited journals and scholarly citations. Demonstrated leadership in postgraduate teaching and supervision, including successful supervision to completion at Masters and Doctoral level. Competence in online and blended learning environments, with the ability to teach using a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle). Recommendations: Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished Researcher/Creative Practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations and Field-Weighted Citation Impact. Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates. NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established Researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended. Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. Evidence of attraction of funds and recipient of grants. Knowledge of the online learning environment. Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment. Evidence of visibility within the academic community. Affiliated and registered with the South African Board for People Practices / Registration with the HPCSA as Industrial Psychologist. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good conflict management skills. Good leadership and collaborative skills. Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills. Leadership and navigation. Relationship management. Ethical practices. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Calvin Mabaso (Head of Department) on Tel: (011) 559 4424 Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2548

Description The Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CIDSAI) at NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Research Engineer to support the design and implementation of interactive AI and data science platforms across the Center’s research clusters. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers and faculty across domains such as Foundations of Data Science, Enabling Technologies, Health, Education and Personalized Learning, and Bias, Ethics & Privacy, contributing to the development of prototypes, interfaces, and software infrastructure that translate research outputs into usable tools. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain web-based and AI-powered platforms supporting CIDSAI research projects. Collaborate with faculty and postdocs on projects such as: Mathematical Collaboration Platform, Personalized Learning Systems and SmartClass AI Tutors, Health-focused conversational AI and multimodal interfaces, Bias detection and fairness-aware tools for ethical AI. Integrate machine learning models, visualization dashboards, and backend services. Contribute to data collection, testing, documentation, and dissemination of open-source resources. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming skills. Experience with machine learning frameworks and backend systems. Familiarity with cloud computing, API integration, data visualization, and database management. Ability to work in interdisciplinary research environments bridging theory, applications, and ethics. The appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a maximum three pages summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Further questions may be directed to Professor Pierre Youssef at yp27@nyu.edu. About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.