Associate Professor Administration/Public Administration - (A809.1) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Key Performance Areas:

• The provision of strategic leadership at the level of School, Programme and Qualification.
• The provision of leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up-to-date courses, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.
• The provision of leadership and mentorship in research at Programme, School, and Faculty levels.
• Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
• Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Master's and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
• Present papers at National and International Conferences.
• Engagement and leadership in engagement through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Administration/Public Administration.

Years of Experience:

• 10 years of teaching experience at a University with at least 3 years in a leadership position.

Minimum Requirements:

• An extensive record of research outputs, including publications in accredited national and international journals.
• Invited presentations at national and international conferences.
• A substantial record of postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctoral levels, with some of these students publishing their research.
• A track record of national and international fundraising for research.
• Providing leadership and coordination at the discipline, programme, School and/or Faculty level.
• 10 years of teaching experience at a University with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• A strong record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies. Extensive application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.

Key Competencies

• Excellent knowledge in the theory and application of the Administration/Public Administration discipline.
• Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
• Very good understanding of principles of leadership and management, with very well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills.
• Very good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills.
• An in-depth understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education, and very well-developed teaching skills.
• A very good understanding of the national and international research environment, including funding.
• Excellent understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching or research.

Personal Attributes

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

Closing Date

15/1/2026