Professor: Marketing Management at Central University of Technology, Free State

Main purpose of the job

• To develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects for own and other programmes and to execute appropriate community projects.

Main Tasks:

• Teaching, learning and assessment (20-30%)
• Research (35 – 45%)
• Administration and leadership (10–15%)
• Community service/engagement (5-10%)

Subject field(s)

• Student Supervision (Master’s and PhD)
• Research Methodology
• Brand Management and Strategy
• Digital Marketing Strategy and Tactics
• Strategic Marketing and Planning

Minimum Qualification/
Knowledge and/ormExperience

• A relevant SAQA approved Doctorate level degree (i.e., D Tech / PhD / D. Ed./ NQF 10 or equivalent) in the relevant subject field of study.
• At least eight years’ teaching / lecturing experience in the relevant subject field
• Evidence of advancing knowledge through research output, post-graduate supervision, and presentations at national and international conferences in line with

CUT’s promotion requirements which requires:

• 4.5 credit units at Associate Professor level or 9.0 cumulative credits units (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.).
• Two completed master’s degrees and two completed doctorates (as main supervisor or promoter) at Associate Professor level OR six completed master’s degrees and five cumulative completed doctorates (as main supervisor or promoter) OR at least one completed master’s degree (as main supervisor) and one completed doctorate (as main supervisor) and at least

18.0 cumulative credit units.

• Nineteen cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at leastsix cumulative presentations/posters at an international conference.o Lead/manage an externally funded research project
• Involvement as an editor/reviewer/external examiner

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

• Peer reviewed publication track record in the field of specialization (h-index or i10-index).
• Visible engagement in a relevant research community.
• Evidence of the acquisition of research grants from local and international sources.
• In possession of, a teaching qualification in higher education.
• In possession of, a National Research Foundation Rating (NRF rating is an added advantage).
• Evidence of the ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of interaction/engagement with a professional community and society.
• Evidence of work experience in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Evidence of relevant industry experience is an asset.
• Professional Registration, where applicable.

Deadline:18th September,2026