Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer (Permanent) and Rotational Head of Department – Entrepreneurship and Business Management Western Cape

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is actively recruiting for a Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer (Permanent) and Rotational Head of Department – Entrepreneurship and Business Management position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Education / Teaching sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: PhD or equivalent • Industry Focus: Education / Teaching • Location Preference: in Western Cape

Educators in Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer (Permanent) and Rotational Head of Department – Entrepreneurship and Business Management positions shape future generations. This role is fundamental to South Africa's educational development and social progress.

This role in Education / Teaching offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer (Permanent) and Rotational Head of Department – Entrepreneurship and Business Management position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with PhD • Specific achievements in the Education / Teaching field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Education / Teaching sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements. Associate Professor

A relevant Doctoral qualification in Entrepreneurship or Enterprise development or Business Administration or Business Management specialised in Entrepreneurship field. Underpinning Masters qualification in one of more of the sub-field of Entrepreneurship. At least six (6) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education. Track record in academic leadership. Successful supervision of Master's and Doctoral Student(s) to completion. Track record of publications in DHET accredited journals.

Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

A relevant Doctoral qualification in Entrepreneurship or Enterprise development or Business Administration or Business Management specialised in Entrepreneurship field. Underpinning Masters qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Entrepreneurship. At least four (4) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education. Track record in academic leadership. Successful  supervision of Master's and Doctoral Student(s). Track record of publications in DHET accredited journals.

Minimum Requirements: Head of Department

A relevant Doctoral qualification in Entrepreneurship or Enterprise development or Business Administration or Business Management specialised in Entrepreneurship field. Underpinning Masters qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Entrepreneurship. At least 5 years’ teaching experience in a higher education, with at least three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level involving managerial responsibility. A track record in academic leadership. A track record of successful postgraduate supervision to completion. Track record of publications in DHET accredited journals.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects within the field of Entrepreneurship or Enterprise development or Business Administration or Business Management, develop subject guides in compliance with University policies. Uses appropriate teaching and learning methods, practices and technologies, develops learning materials for students. Assists students with challenges in understanding the subject content and manages the appointment of tutors and/or mentors. Academic Management - Development and Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional strategic goals. Represent the department at various committees (A member of the Faculty Executive, Senate and other faculty committee' Financial management and management of the budget Administration - Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registers, assessment records and uploads learners' results to the Marks Administration System, set and conduct formative assessments, examine and moderate summative assessments, reports progress on curriculum developments. Community Service & Outreach - Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum. Counselling - Provides academic counselling and mentoring to learners. Identify students at risk & implement mitigation strategies. Quality Assurance - Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and the submission of relevant documents, as requested. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions. Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "Open Day” and attends CPUT’s "Open Day" event. Personal / Professional Development - Keeps abreast with current developments in their field of study and its curricula implications. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to remain at the cutting edge of their discipline.  Regularly engages in current professional development and other skills development activities. Human Resources Management - Subscribes to and abides by the University performance management system and identify training needs for personal career development. Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry regarding Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies and research projects. Mentoring – Contribute towards the development of junior academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material/curriculum development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance to lecturers to lecturers in subject field. Research - Conducts research, supervise and conduct lectures with post-graduate students, publishes regularly e.g. journal articles, books, chapters in books. Keeps abreast of professional literature. Attends local/national conferences to present research Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies

Ability to introduce change Building partnerships Client/learner focus Mentorship skills Interest in research Innovation People management Accuracy when carrying out research Self-motivated