SENIOR LECTURER/ADJUNCT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR:
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WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Wits Business School (WBS) is internationally recognised and accredited. It has spearheaded innovation, teaching and research excellence in South African and African business for over 45 years. The School is based in the economic hub of South Africa and is in easy proximity of the country’s most vibrant cities. Our faculty come from 12 different countries, are predominantly African, but are also from the US, UK and Germany. 95% of our full-time faculty are PhD qualified, and the majority of our full professors are NRF-rated researchers.
We have around 1 100 postgraduate students each year and significantly more executive education delegates. The School hosts regular media events and topical debates which include opinion leaders from both business and academia.
Wits Business School’s academics work exclusively with postgraduate students and senior executives. They deliver highly-rated learning, higher degree supervision, accredited research, and opinion leadership on business critical issues. WBS values both academic AND business leadership credentials.
Therefore, candidates with a consistent track record in high profile business leadership roles are encouraged to apply for the Adjunct Professorship role.
Preference would be given to black South African candidates.
Minimum academic requirements:
Senior Lecturer: A good PhD in a relevant field plus demonstrated ability to teach and produce accredited articles, books or book chapters.
Adjunct Professor: The Adjunct Professor role is generally reserved for candidates with a good Master’s degree or above in a relevant field and a national or internationally recognised business leadership profile. Candidates will typically have held main board level jobs in significant listed companies.
Associate and Full Professor: A minimum of a good PhD in a relevant field of study plus a substantial related publications track record. Research to be international ISI/IBSS-rated journals or equivalent academic books or book chapters. A track record of media engagement, sector involvement, entrepreneurship and research fundraising (eg named fund holder) and leadership will be an advantage.
Enquiries only: Prof Chris van der Hoven, Academic Director: Wits Business School, e-mail: chris.vanderhoven@wits.ac.za
To apply:
Please apply via i-Recruitment: www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/vacancies/
Please include the following:
• A cover letter motivating your suitability for the post
• Detailed and up-to-date CV with names and e-mail addresses of 3 recent referees
• Copies of qualification certificates and professional memberships.
Closing date: 17 April 2016
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates and to verify credit standing.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
