Professor of Futures Studies

2 days ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Stellenbosch Business School, part of Stellenbosch University, seeks a qualified Professor of Futures Studies to join our team. We are committed to developing responsible leaders for a better world and aim to provide a stimulating, inclusive and multicultural environment that shapes future leaders.

About the Role

We welcome applications from candidates with research interests in futures studies-related areas and are willing to contribute to teaching in various postgraduate programmes within the School. As a Professor of Futures Studies, you will be responsible for delivering or teaching assigned futures studies and related modules within other postgraduate programmes in Stellenbosch Business School.

Key Responsibilities
  • Delivering or teaching assigned futures studies and related modules within other postgraduate programmes in Stellenbosch Business School.
  • Collaborating with staff to create and deliver a transformative learning experience for students in futures studies and generally for students at Stellenbosch Business School.
  • Publishing and disseminating research in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals, high-impact books, and cases.
  • Through teaching and research, promoting the social impact of Stellenbosch Business School.
  • Supervising postgraduate research.
  • Actively engaging in the Institute of Futures Research at Stellenbosch Business School.
  • Actively engaging and participating in the activities of Stellenbosch University (SU) and School life.
Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

  • A PhD in the field of futures studies awarded by a recognised university.
  • National and international recognition as a researcher.
  • A sustained record of research and research publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals.
  • A record of past research and a future research agenda relevant to futures studies.
  • Supervision and examination at PhD and master's levels.
  • Teaching and the scholarship of teaching relevant to futures studies, with evidence of, or potential for academic leadership, of postgraduate programmes.
  • Commitment to creating impact through research and scholarship.
  • Academic management and leadership skills.
  • Quantitative and qualitative evidence of teaching experience.
  • Good organisational and personal management skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Evidence of commitment to creating impact through research and scholarship.
Desirable Requirements

An international experience or network in futures research would be an added advantage.

Salary

The salary range for this position is approximately R1,200,000 - R1,800,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

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