Associate Professor (Johannesburg Business School: Department of Digital Transformation) at University of Johannesburg

Job Purpose:

• The role is responsible to lead the teaching and research on Digital Transformation towards the fulfilment of the mission of JBS.

Responsibilities:
 
Teaching and Learning

• Develop and deliver high-quality, well-structured modules that enhance student success.
• Lead and contribute to the development of new and revised learning materials for updated and newly introduced modules.
• Integrate Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) principles into the design and development of course content.
• Ensure full compliance with all tuition policies, academic procedures, and institutional standards.
• Draft, review, and oversee the setting of assignments, tests, and examination papers.
• Take responsibility for the external moderation of assessments to ensure academic quality and integrity.
• Mark and moderate assessments within prescribed turnaround times.
• Design and implement effective strategies to improve student retention and reduce dropout rates.
• Supervise postgraduate students successfully through the duration of their studies.

Research and Innovation

• Produce quality research outputs, including accredited journal articles, book chapters, books, and conference proceedings.
• Publish thought leadership and opinion pieces on 4IR topics in the popular press.
• Prepare and submit grant applications to secure funding for research and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with international academic and industry partners to enrich curriculum development, teaching excellence, and strategic partnerships that enhance the stature of JBS.

Strategic and Operational Academic Leadership

• Drive and implement innovative teaching, learning, and research practices.
• Actively participate in JBS committees and institutional academic forums.
• Provide mentorship and academic leadership to colleagues within the discipline or subject area.

Minimum requirements

• A doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Artificial Intelligence, or relevant field.
• AI technologies and its applications, including related programming languages and software tools.
• International cooperation as well as engaging with industry, and to secure funding for research and development on impact of digital transformation on business, people and society.
• Proven record of excellence in accredited research outputs, supervision and in the teaching and assessment at university level.
• Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) experience (working in, or consulting with SMEs).
• Deep understanding of South African and African business education.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge.

Recommendations:

• An excellent teaching portfolio at a reputable Higher Education Institution, able to teach large groups of 50 to 150 students, preferably in the business school context.
• Excellence in postgraduate research supervision and publications.
• Ability to develop programme outcomes and module content at DPhil, MBA, PDBA and Executive Development Levels.
• Industry-related experience.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt communication to a range of audiences.
• Self-management (good planning, time management, prioritising and organising skills).
• Teamwork.
• Result driven.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good financial management and budgeting skills.
• Problem solving and systems level thinking.

Deadline:3rd May,2026