Lecturer, Department of Marketing Management at University of Johannesburg

Job Description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Job Description

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting a Lecturer in the department of Marketing Management. The Department of Marketing Management has just been voted as the most impactful on the African continent and prides itself on the quality of its lecturers and research output. The Department of Marketing Management's core focus is to equip students through designing future forward comprehensive academic programmes that are aligned with industry standards. UJ is the only residential comprehensive university that offers a full spectrum on Marketing and Retailing qualifications, from certificate to doctoral level.

The Department is only one of a few institutions that offer qualifications in Retailing. The BCom Honours Marketing Management qualification was judged to be the benchmark programme in South Africa by the Peer Review Panel. The Department of Marketing Management strongly believes in establishing relationships with key-role players within the Marketing field and industry to stay ahead of trends and developments within the marketing sphere.

The Incumbent Will Be Expected To

Responsibilities:

• Lecture in any of the related Marketing or Retailing fields, on any level, and at any of the UJ campuses
• Participate in research activities of the College/School/Department.
• Participate in community engagement activities of the department.
• Perform departmental and other administrative academic duties as required.
• Perform Departmental, School and College committee duties.
• Conduct research and regularly publish in accredited academic journals and attend conferences.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Marketing Management or Retailing (on NQF 9 level) or a relevant equivalent NQF 9 qualification.
• Proven excellence in academic study record.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Competencies And Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for Marketing and its related disciplines.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques e.g., Blackboard.

Recommendations

• A Doctorate in Marketing Management or Retailing (on NQF 10 level) or a relevant equivalent NQF 10 qualification.
• Candidates with previous lecturing experience will receive preference.
• Previous experience in the supervision of postgraduate students, especially on Masters, and PhD level.