Senior LecturerAssociate ProfessorProfessor in Responsible and Sustainable Management (Job ID 6452)

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A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities

Senior Lecturer
Provide supervision to postgraduate students (PGDip in Business Administration MBA and PhD students).
Lecture modules in business management/administration and corporate governance with a specialisation in sustainable business models and practices or a related equivalent at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Lead the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning material resources and activities for an inclusive future-fit sustainability curriculum with articulation pathways micro-credentials and alignment to business and societal needs.
Conduct quality research which engages substantively with social financial and/or environmental sustainability strategy and organisations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Create and present short-learning programmes (SLPs) in sustainability and/or related disciplines.
Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects this may include typing setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums recording of marks and handling of student complaints.
Develop partnerships with corporate entities to facilitate research collaborations case study creation and student engagement with sustainable business including corporate social responsibility sustainable business model innovation corporate sustainability and strategy sustainability practices and responsible management in different types of organisations.
Demonstrate expertise in sustainability issues systems thinking ESG frameworks and a strong understanding of corporate social and environmental challenges.
Serve as a member of various academic committees cluster leader and perform any other tasks allocated by the Director.

Associate Professor
Provide supervision to postgraduate students (PGDip in Business Administration MBA and PhD students).
Lecture modules in business management/administration and corporate governance with a specialisation in sustainable business models and practices or a related equivalent at undergraduate and postgraduate levels..
Lead the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning material resources and activities for undergraduate and postgraduate levels including executive education programs and other related modules with articulation pathways micro-credentials and alignment to business and societal needs.
Conduct high-quality research which engages substantively with social financial and/or environmental sustainability strategy and organisations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Develop partnerships with corporate entities to facilitate research collaborations case study creation and student engagement with sustainable business including corporate social responsibility sustainable business model innovation corporate sustainability and strategy sustainability practices and responsible management in different types of organizations.
Demonstrate expertise in sustainability issues systems thinking Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks and a strong understanding of corporate social and environmental challenges.
Participate in the development and programme enhancement for formal and executive education programmes and perform the role of cluster leader.
Participate in Business School consulting services to outside parties.
Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects this may include typing setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums recording of marks and handling of student complaints.
Serve as a member of various academic committees cluster leader and perform any other tasks allocated by the Director.
Be involved in community activities such as mentorship and the provision of training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.
Participate in multidisciplinary interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research projects and initiatives.
Engage with industry leaders and foster strong connections between the Business School and the business community including providing consultancy work on behalf of the Business School.
Contribute to the Business Schools strategic vision and leadership.

Professor
Provide supervision to postgraduate students (PGDip in Business Administration MBA and PhD students).
Lecture modules in business management/administration and corporate governance with a specialisation in sustainable business models and practices or a related equivalent.
Lead the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning material resources and activities for undergraduate and postgraduate levels including executive education programs and other related modules with articulation pathways micro-credentials and alignment to business and societal needs.
Conduct high quality research which engages substantively with social financial and/or environmental sustainability strategy and organisations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Lead and participate in high-impact multidisciplinary interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research projects and initiatives which engage substantively with sustainability organisations business and society at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Create and present short-learning programmes (SLPs) in sustainability and/or related disciplines.
Participate in the development and programme enhancement for formal and executive education programmes and perform the role of cluster leader.
Participate in Business School consulting services to outside parties.
Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects this may include typing setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums recording of marks and handling of student complaints.
Serve as a member of various academic committees cluster leader and perform any other tasks allocated by the Director.
Be involved in community activities such as mentorship and the provision of training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.
Engage with industry leaders and foster strong connections between the Business School and the business community including providing consultancy work on behalf of the Business School.
Contribute to the Business Schools strategic vision and leadership.
Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity.
Supervise to the completion of Masters/MBA and PhD students.
Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding whether as an individual or in collaboration with colleagues
Contribute to the positioning of the Business School in the national and international milieu with particular reference to the strategic imperatives of the Faculty and University.
Champion the academic endeavour and ensuring that this remains the focus of the institution and that decisions are made that support (and do not undermine) these endeavours.
Participate in the key debates related to the current and future functioning of the institution.

Inherent Job Requirements

Senior Lecturer
PhD on NQF Level 10 in Business Management Sustainability Environmental Studies or related discipline.
Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters degree students.
A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.
Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.
A demonstrable commitment to sustainability knowledge creation and transfer in partnership with industry government NGOs learned societies or professional bodies.
An evident commitment to research impact and engagement that advances sustainability responsible and enterprising management agenda.
Relevant industry experience as a sustainability practitioner.

Associate Professor
PhD on NQF Level 10 Business Management Sustainability Environmental Studies or related discipline.
Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
Demonstrated ability for third-stream income generation.
Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status or eligibility to apply within the next cycle.
Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters degree students.
A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals
Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.
A demonstrable commitment to sustainability knowledge creation and transfer in partnership with industry government NGOs learned societies or professional bodies.
An evident commitment to research impact and engagement that advances sustainability responsible and enterprising management agenda.
Relevant industry experience as a sustainability practitioner.

Professor
PhD on NQF Level 10 Business Management Sustainability Environmental Studies or a related discipline.
Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Experience as external examiner for masters-degree and doctoral students.
Acted as editorial board member of high-quality international/ISI/IBSS journals.
A significant research portfolio demonstrated by a sustained research record in the last 8 years.
A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals.
Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals).
An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status or eligibility to apply within the next cycle.
Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated masters-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students.
Demonstrated ability for third-stream income generation.
Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research.
Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.
Relevant industry experience as a sustainability practitioner.

Recommendations

For Senior Lecturer a minimum of three (3) years and for Associate Professor/Professor a minimum of five (5) years of proven expertise and practical experience as a practitioner in sustainability or in consulting/industry roles addressing sustainability.
A track record in international cooperation.
Ability to communicate research results to clientele groups.
A track record of engaging with the industry and must have been involved in securing funding.
Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS AMOS PLS.
Member of a or registration at a professional body (attach proof).
Experience as a departmental leader/ manager in a higher education environment.

Key Competencies:

Results Orientated:
- The ability to set high standards establish tough goals and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details work towards perfection and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Deep understanding of relevant local continental and global Business Education trends
- Ability to integrate sustainability and responsible management trends into various sectors of business and organisations in emerging and international markets.
- Knowledge of contemporary blended business education methods SDGs and sustainability practices in government industries NGOs and society.
- Ability to network and attract funding for research and practice in sustainable organisations government NGOs and other organisational contexts.
- Ability to anticipate sustainability trends understand competitive landscapes and integrate them into relevant curricula.
Leading:
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to negotiate sell influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:
01 August 2026

Closing date:
28 May 2026

Salary:
The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
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General:
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