Stellenbosch University

University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)

(Bellville Park Campus)

Senior lecturer: quantitative methods

(Ref. EBW04/232/0718)

As part of a strategic growth plan, the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is seeking to recruit full-time faculty members. The school has established itself as one of the top providers of internationally accredited programmes in South Africa. The School enjoys the status of full-term AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA international accreditations, an accomplishment attained by only a few business schools in the world.

Research is a particular priority for the School and USB is building clusters of international research relevant to its vision of being ‘globally distinguished as the business knowledge partner in Africa.’ Hence applicants with a solid research track record and potential have an advantage.

The advertised position is available at senior lecturer level.

Duties:

• Developing and delivering academic content in quantitative methods (statistics and operational research) on the MBA, MPhil and Postgraduate Diploma programmes;
• Supervising postgraduate research at PhD, MBA and MPhil levels;
• Contributing to research and publishing research results in accredited, high-impact international journals;
• Participating in the administration and management of departmental activities;
• Participating in social impact activities of the USB.

Requirements:

• PhD or MBA from an internationally accredited Business School;
• In the case of an MBA, a commitment to pursue a PhD in the area of business management and/or quantitative methods;
• Evidence of active and continuous scholarship in both research and teaching, together with further development potential;
• Some experience in teaching Statistics and/or Operations Research;
• Evidence of industry networks;
• Proficiency in teaching and learning technologies.

Recommendations:

• Industry experience in the application of quantitative methods for management decision-making;
• Senior leadership experience and willingness to act in an academic leadership role;
• Significant experience in teaching at postgraduate level;
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students;
• Experience in the use of adaptive software;
• Extensive industry networks.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2019

Closing date: 24 August 2018

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof. Nicolene Wesson on 021 981 4386, or at

az.ca.bsu@nossew.enelocin

, or Prof. Piet Naudé on 021 918 4221, or at

az.ca.bsu@eduan.teip

.

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 24 Jul 10:25