Lecturer (Johannesburg Business School)

**Advert reference**: uj_002053 **Advert status**: Online **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** - The Johannesburg Business School (JBS) seeks to appoint a Lecturer with expertise in strategy, strategic marketing, digital marketing, and/or related fields, along with demonstrated experience in developing innovative solutions within the context of digital education.**Job Purpose**:To lead the teaching and research on Digital Transformation towards the fulfilment of the mission of JBS.**Responsibilities**: **Teaching and Learning** - Design and deliver high-quality, innovative modules that promote student engagement and success. - Lead the development and review of new and existing learning materials, ensuring alignment with programme outcomes. - Integrate sustainability, societal impact and 4IR principles into course content and pedagogy. - Ensure full compliance with institutional tuition policies and academic standards. - Develop and review assessments, including the setting of assignments and examination papers. - Oversee external moderation processes and ensure the timely marking and moderation of assessments. - Implement initiatives aimed at improving student retention and reducing drop-out rates. **Research and Innovation** - Produce and publish scholarly outputs, including accredited journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. - Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with international partners to enhance curriculum relevance, research quality, and global engagement. **Strategic and Academic Leadership** - Championing innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and research. - Contribute thought leadership on sustainability, societal impact and 4IR. - Participate actively in academic and operational committees within the institution. - Mentor academic staff within the discipline, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and academic excellence. **Minimum requirements** - A relevant master’s Degree (NQF 9 level). - Supervision, research, publications, and teaching experience on digital transformation or related topics. - Teaching experience in undergraduate level **Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**: - Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt communication to a range of audiences. - Self-management (good planning, time management, prioritizing and organising skills). - Teamwork. - Result driven. - Good interpersonal skills. - Good listening skills. - Good financial management and budgeting skills - Problem solving and systems level thinking **Recommendations**: - A relevant doctorate (NQF 10 level). - Previous teaching experience at an accredited business school. - An excellent teaching portfolio at a reputable Higher Education Institution, able to teach large groups of 50 to 150 students, preferably in business school context. - Industry-related experience **Enquiries**: **Enquiries regarding the job content**:Professor Adri Drotskie at Tel: (011) 559 1775**Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits**:Mrs Chandni Hira-Fakir (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 3885