Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Responsible …, Bloemfontein

Description Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit

ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements,

as well as the following standard documentation:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).

A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).

Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities Senior Lecturer

Provide supervision to postgraduate students (PGDip in Business Administration, MBA, and PhD students).

Lecture modules in business management/administration and corporate governance with a specialisation in sustainable business models and practices or a related equivalent at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Lead the development and delivery of high‑quality teaching and learning material, resources, and activities for an inclusive, future‑fit sustainability curriculum with articulation pathways, micro‑credentials, and alignment to business and societal needs.

Conduct quality research which engages substantively with social, financial, and/or environmental sustainability, strategy, and organisations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Create and present short‑learning programmes (SLPs) in sustainability and/or related disciplines.

Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects– this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks, and handling of student complaints.

Develop partnerships with corporate entities to facilitate research collaborations, case study creation, and student engagement with sustainable business, including corporate social responsibility, sustainable business model innovation, corporate sustainability and strategy, sustainability practices and responsible management in different types of organisations.

Demonstrate expertise in sustainability issues, systems thinking, ESG frameworks, and a strong understanding of corporate, social, and environmental challenges.

Serve as a member of various academic committees, cluster leader, and perform any other tasks allocated by the Director.

Associate Professor

Provide supervision to postgraduate students (PGDip in Business Administration, MBA, and PhD students).

Lecture modules in business management/administration and corporate governance with a specialisation in sustainable business models and practices or a related equivalent at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Lead the development and delivery of high‑quality teaching and learning material, resources and activities for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including executive education programs and other related modules with articulation pathways, micro‑credentials, and alignment to business and societal needs.

Conduct high‑quality research which engages substantively with social, financial, and/or environmental sustainability, strategy and organisations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Develop partnerships with corporate entities to facilitate research collaborations, case study creation, and student engagement with sustainable business, including corporate social responsibility, sustainable business model innovation, corporate sustainability and strategy, sustainability practices and responsible management in different types of organisations.

Demonstrate expertise in sustainability issues, systems thinking, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and a strong understanding of corporate, social and environmental challenges.

Participate in the development and programme enhancement for formal and executive education programmes and perform the role of cluster leader.

Participate in Business School consulting services to outside parties.

Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects– this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks, and handling of student complaints.

Serve as a member of various academic committees, cluster leader, and perform any other tasks allocated by the Director.

Be involved in community activities such as mentorship and the provision of training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.

Participate in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research projects and initiatives.

Engage with industry leaders and foster strong connections between the Business School and the business community, including providing consultancy work on behalf of the Business School.

Contribute to the Business School's strategic vision and leadership.

Professor

Provide supervision to postgraduate students (PGDip in Business Administration, MBA, and PhD students).

Lecture modules in business management/administration and corporate governance with a specialisation in sustainable business models and practices or a related equivalent.

Lead the development and delivery of high‑quality teaching and learning material, resources and activities for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including executive education programs and other related modules with articulation pathways, micro‑credentials, and alignment to business and societal needs.

Conduct high quality research which engages substantively with social, financial and/or environmental sustainability, strategy and organisations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Lead and participate in high‑impact multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research projects and initiatives which engage substantively with sustainability, organisations, business and society at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Create and present short‑learning programmes (SLPs) in sustainability and/or related disciplines.

Participate in the development and programme enhancement for formal and executive education programmes and perform the role of cluster leader.

Participate in Business School consulting services to outside parties.

Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects– this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks, and handling of student complaints.

Serve as a member of various academic committees, cluster leader, and perform any other tasks allocated by the Director.

Be involved in community activities such as mentorship and the provision of training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.

Engage with industry leaders and foster strong connections between the Business School and the business community, including providing consultancy work on behalf of the Business School.

Contribute to the Business School's strategic vision and leadership.

Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity.

Supervise to the completion of Master’s/MBA and PhD students.

Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding, whether as an individual or in collaboration with colleagues.

Contribute to the positioning of the Business School in the national and international milieu with particular reference to the strategic imperatives of the Faculty and University.

Champion the academic endeavour and ensuring that this remains the focus of the institution and that decisions are made that support (and do not undermine) these endeavours.

Participate in the key debates related to the current and future functioning of the institution.

Inherent Job Requirements Senior Lecturer

PhD on NQF Level 10 in Business Management, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or related discipline.

Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.

Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.

A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer‑reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.

Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher‑education levels.

A demonstrable commitment to sustainability knowledge creation and transfer in partnership with industry, government, NGOs, learned societies or professional bodies.

An evident commitment to research impact and engagement that advances sustainability, responsible and enterprising management agenda.

Relevant industry experience as a sustainability practitioner.

Associate Professor

PhD on NQF Level 10 Business Management, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or related discipline.

Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.