Professor (College of Business & Economics: School of Consumer Intelligence & Information Systems: Department of Applied Information Systems) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Professor in the Department of Applied Information Systems.
• The applicants to this post are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Teach, supervise and assess students, prepare study material and be available for consultations.
• Partake in supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of the relevant field of study through research and publications.
• Commit to excellence in productive research and postgraduate supervision.
• Share in the administration and management of the Department, School or College.
• Invigilate during University examinations or assessments.
• Ensure that students adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the Department, School and College.
• Do anything reasonably requested by the HOD, the School Director or Executive Dean.
• Participate in University-linked community development projects and/or play the role of a public intellectual, where appropriate.
• Engage industry /organisations.
• Collaborate with other Universities and other research institutions within South Africa.
• Collaborate with international Universities and institutions.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Information Systems/Information Technology or its related disciplines.
• Proven research and supervision record at Masters and Doctoral level.
• Proven record of accomplishment in industry experience.
• Proven track record of generating revenue.
• Excellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the field of information systems or its related disciplines.
• A proven research track record in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
• Evidence of teaching and learning excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Recognition as an established discipline-based leader/expert.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of the online learning environment.
• Experience in managing large research projects.
• An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five years.
• A good/successful research fundraising track record.
• Evidence of sourcing external research funding.

Deadline:15th February,2026