NWU Business School
Description
Minimum requirements
A PhD (NQF level 10) specializing in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour or related fields.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching at postgraduate level (preferably at a business school).
A minimum of three (3) years Industry-related experience.
A record of research supervision and publishing articles in academic journals
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
Ability to develop programme outcomes and module content at Postgraduate levels.
Requirements:
Town:
Potchefstroom
Position:
Senior Lecturer
Starting Date:
August 23, 2025
Date Created:
August 13, 2025
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.
·Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the
learning and collaboration environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Have excellent people and conflict resolution skills.
Can apply time management and work independently (on their own and without supervision).
Must be able to work well in a group.
Demonstrate initiative and leadership in research and teaching and learning.
The ability to maintain effective and constructive interpersonal relationships, as well as to motivate and persuade others
to be effective, efficient, achieve agreed goals timely, behave harmoniously, and become or remain interdependent.
A clear vision, effective, clear, and timely two-way communication, strong results, and people orientation, instilling trust,
driving diversity, transformation, and ethics, and managing conflict proactively.
A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
Effective time-management skills.
Duties Include:
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
A Senior Lecturer is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school, faculty, other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise students on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and doctoral degree candidates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching & Learning
Demonstrate excellence in postgraduate teaching by submitting a reflective portfolio that critically reflects on teaching and learning practices.
Develop and implement effective learning environments, including face-to-face and blended approaches.
Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and online platforms for teaching and learning.
Employ effective assessment practices and reflect on student feedback.
Successfully supervise or co-supervise MBA mini dissertations
Complete the CTL and other T & L development courses.
Develop and update study guides according to CTL requirements.
Integrating responsible management and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the curriculum.
Provide evidence of the impact on and transfer of competencies to students.
Teach on the MBA and/ or PGDM programme.
2. Research, Innovation, and/or Creative Outputs
Engage in research activities and contribute to the School’s research efforts
Demonstrate relevance and intellectual creativity in research or creative outputs, as peer review confirms.
Publish at least one article in an accredited journal and one paper in a peer-reviewed conference proceeding.
Participate in collaborative international research projects.
3. Academic Leadership, Management, and University Service
Participate in school and faculty committees, contributing to the overall academic leadership andmanagement.
Provide guidance and support to students, including advising and recruitment activities.
Presenting at least one Bon-Bon annually.
Active participation in the scientific committee.
Active participation in the programme meetings.
External examiner for MBAs and PhDs.
Internal examiner/moderator for MBA and PhDs.
Consulting work (application of expertise).
4. Social Responsiveness
Engage in community engagement initiatives, such as media comment, education, or activities benefiting specific communities.
Participate in awards, prizes, grants, or other acknowledgements that recognise service at any level.
Contribute to academic citizenship and demonstrate a commitment to sharing expertise with the community.
Additional Info:
The NWU Business School is looking for a passionate, innovative academic leader to join our team.
As a Senior Lecturer, you will make a significant contribution to teaching, research, and professional activities, shaping the future of management and leadership education in Africa. The role includes supervising Master of Business Administration (MBA) candidates and playing a major part in advancing scholarship within our school.
📅 Closing date: 22 August 2025
📍 Location: NWU Business School, Potchefstroom
If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
🔗 Apply here: https://nwu.ci.hr/applicant/index.php?controller=Listings...