CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
Reporting to the Director of School, the core purpose of this position is to participate in teaching, supervision and research activities within the Business School with a focus on Executive Education.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Facilitation of Learning and Teaching at postgraduate level with a focus on Executive Education
- Research, creation of knowledge, and publication in scientific journals.
- Supervision of masters and doctoral studies
- Networking with relevant industry stakeholders to establish a national reputation in own field of expertise through consultation and collaboration involvement in policy processes or projects
- Engagement, including initiating sustainable partnerships that are beneficial to the advancement of Executive Education and the Universitys core purpose
- Change leadership and transformation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strategic and lateral thinking
- Proven ability to develop and implement academic strategies
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork
- Expert knowledge of the theory and application in Executive Education Programmes.
- Extensive experience at facilitating learning and programme development within the Executive Education domain.
- Proven experience in the successful supervision of Masters and promoting Doctoral candidates.
- Proven experience in developing and leading Executive Education practices, nationally and/or internationally.
- Excellent and demonstrable understanding of the requisite policy frameworks that guide and regulate Executive Education.
In order to be considered for appointment to this post candidates must possess:
- Relevant Doctoral degree
- Three to Seven years experience in teaching/lecturing/research and industry experience which includes management development activities in the relevant field of Executive Education.
- an expert in the field of Executive Education and preferably also be engaged in the business world
- recognised for her/his industry expertise, nationally and internationally; and, notable contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and recent publications both in books and in accredited national and international journals.
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 24 March 2023
