Professor (Johannesburg Business School)

Advert reference: uj_001925
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 4 May 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

You are invited to become part of the JBS journey, focusing on enabling and empowering people who want to grow and transform their future in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. A particular focus of the position is to examine the business implications of established and emerging digital technologies and practices in a super-diverse world.

The JBS wishes to appoint a Professor with experience in finance and/or other relevant fields as well as exposure to developing innovative solutions in the area of Accounting and Commerce.

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic leadership
• Fulfill academic citizenship and leadreship roles
• Teach and supervise postgraduate students
• Provide research leadership
• Develop international corporation
• Engage with industry and/or other sectors and secure funding for research
• Remain current on digital transformation
• Engage the public sphere on his /her area of expertise
• Forge and maintain internal and external professional networks

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in a relevant field
• A track record in international cooperation
• A track record in teaching at Masters level
• An established list of completed supervision of Masters and Doctoral projects.
• A trak record of engaging with industry and in securing industry funding 
• An outstnading current publishing record in the field of specificification with a track record of publishing in high impact factor journals
• NRF rating or the ability to meet the NRF rating requirements to apply within the next cycle
• Deep understading of the South African and African business education
• Clear track record of high-level academic citizenry

Competencies and behavoural attributes:

• Good understanding of business school education and higher education more generally
• Ability to work with academic faculty and to play the role of mentor to more junior faculty
• Ability to relate to the student experience of studying towards a postgraduate qualification
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage in innovative and novel problem solving.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt communication to a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to work with international partners.

Recommendations:

• Ten (10) years experience in higher education
• An NRF Rating would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, policies and procedures,
• Commercial/corporate business experience will serve as a recommendation

Applicants are required to submit:

• A teaching statement (include at least 2 student evaluators)
• A research staternent (including future research direction)
• One published paper
• One (published or unpublished) paper reflecting current research work

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Adri Drotskie at Tel. (011) 559 1774

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms Marian Myburg (HCM Business Partner) at Tel. (011) 559 3885