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

Job Purpose:

• To lead the teaching and research on Digital Transformation towards the fulfilment of the mission of JBS.

Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning

• Develop and deliver well-designed modules that enhance student success and learning outcomes.
• Lead and participate in the development and revision of learning materials and curricula.
• Integrate Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) principles into course design and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with institutional tuition policies and academic procedures.
• Set and/or oversee assignments and examination papers in line with quality standards.
• Manage external moderation processes and ensure academic integrity of assessments.
• Mark and moderate assessments within prescribed timeframes.
• Design and implement student retention strategies to reduce drop-out rates.
• Supervise postgraduate students to successful completion.

Research and Innovation

• Produce accredited research outputs (journal articles, book chapters, books, conference proceedings) and contribute thought leadership pieces on 4IR in mainstream platforms.
• Secure research funding through grant applications and funded projects.
• Establish and maintain international collaborations to enhance curriculum development, research impact, and institutional reputation.

 Strategic and Operational Academic Leadership

•  Initiate and drive innovative practices in teaching, learning, and research.
• Serve actively on institutional and faculty committees.
• Mentor and support academic colleagues within the discipline.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Master’s degree in digital transformation with a focus on Leadership, Organisational development, Strategy or equivalent
• Supervision, research, publications, and teaching experience on digital transformation or related topics.
• Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) experience (i.e., working in, or consulting with SMEs).
• Teaching experience in MBA/PGDip.

Recommendations:

• A relevant Doctorate Degree (NQF 10 level).
• Previous teaching experience at an accredited business school.
• 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, especially on master’s and PHD level.
• A strong publication track record in national and/or international accredited journals.
• Ability to develop programme outcomes and module content at 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, prioritizing 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