Academic Position at The Wits Business School (WBS)
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 50 years. The school is based in the economic hub of South Africa and enjoys a prominent role within the University of Witwatersrand. Our full-time faculty come from 13 different countries; 98 percent of whom are PhD qualified with active research profiles.
The school has approximately 3100 postgraduate students and runs executive education courses for around 1500 delegates each year. The school regularly hosts media events and topical debates featuring insights from business leaders, policymakers, and academics. The school s mission is to train agile and ethical leaders who will be a force for positive change in South Africa, Africa and internationally.
The school invites applicants for the following position:
Lecturer/Senior lecturer (Business Strategy) (1 Position)
This is a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the development and teaching of business strategy across a variety of post-graduate programmes in the school. In addition, s/he will be expected to supervise post graduate students and participate in leadership dialogues on business strategy.
Requirements: Applicants for the position should ideally have a doctorate in management or a related field; strong research record on business strategy; a proven track record of effective teaching at the postgraduate level; and evidence of successful postgraduate supervision. Candidates with a masters degree in a relevant field (and pursuing a PhD) with significant industry experience will also be considered for this position. Experience in the online teaching environment will be an advantage.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyCLOSING DATE: 30 April 2025
To apply:
Applicants are invited to apply through the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za
Visit the School s website at: https://www.wbs.ac.za/
The application should consist of inter alia, a covering letter with a CV that includes the name, address and contact details, (including email addresses) of three referees.
The University is committed to employment equity. In accordance with our employment equity goals, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Email applications will not be accepted. Only those through the I-Recruitment platform will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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