Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (P000536) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

•  Lecture marketing management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Create and produce research outputs (peer-reviewed articles, master’s dissertations and PhD theses, conference papers and peer-reviewed chapters/books) through own research efforts and the efforts of master’s and PhD students by using the best available research methods and techniques.
• Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects.
• Mentor academics in the School of Management Sciences in teaching and research-related areas.
• Contribute to and enhance the national and international collaboration networks in the School of Management Sciences.
• Contribute to the creation of an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teaching

• The preparation and delivery of marketing management lectures and seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Module and curriculum development and transformation.
• Developing study material and study guides.
• Supervision of Master and PhD students.

Research

• Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals (IBSS/Scopus/ISI).
• Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
• Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
• Collaborate with and mentor colleagues on research-related matters.

Social Responsibility

• Initiate, develop, register and present community engagement projects which focus on work-integrated learning, community research and outreach projects.
• Industry involvement in terms of consultation, case study research and guest lecturing.

Leadership

• Must represent the School of Management Sciences on Faculty, University, National and International management structures, committees, boards or any other professional body.
• Membership in the School’s management structures.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Marketing Management (NQF level 10).
• A proven record of consistent publications in accredited journals in accordance with the level of the position.
• A proven record of the development and execution of community and industry projects.
• A proven record of national and international relations with academics and higher education institutions on research and/or teaching collaboration
• Master’s and PhD supervision.

In addition to the above:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• A minimum of five (5) years lecturing experience in higher education institutions.

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ lecturing experience in higher education institutions. 

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• A proven record of leadership in higher education management structures.
• NRF funded researcher.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Expert knowledge of the field of marketing management.
• A significant output of peer-reviewed accredited publications.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Demonstrable computer literacy and competence in the use of general word processing software programmes (MS Office, e-mail and internet) as well as qualitative/quantitative analyses programs (e.g., JASP, SPSS, MPLUS, R, AMOS, ATLAS.ti).
• Knowledge and competency of learning support in a learning management system (e.g. SAKAI, Moodle, Blackboard).
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Flexibility and conflict management to work with diverse groups.

CLOSING DATE: 23 February 2026