The Professorial role within the Department of Marketing Management at the University of Johannesburg holds a prestigious position in the academic landscape, highlighted by the department's leading status in marketing research across Africa. An extensive analysis of research publications from 2013 to 2022, using the All-Science Journal Classification codes and Scopus Data Analysis, highlights the university's pre-eminence. During this period, the University of Johannesburg not only achieved the highest number of marketing publications but also garnered the most citations compared to any other African or South African university. This remarkable achievement is further accentuated by a field-weighted citation impact of 1.96, indicating a performance surpassing the global average. Additionally, an impressive 85.92% of these publications were a result of international collaborations, showcasing the department's commitment to global academic engagement.
The Department of Marketing at the University of Johannesburg is distinguished by its:
- Comprehensive range of Marketing and Retailing qualifications, spanning certificate to doctoral levels.
- Highly qualified staff, predominantly holding Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
- Distinguished BCom (Hons) Marketing Management degree, renowned for its industry engagement and projects.
- Staff involvement in various industries international and academic societies
- Diverse specialisation among staff, covering areas such as Digital, Social Media, and Mobile Marketing, Omni-channel and Online Retail, Consumer Behaviour, Luxury Brands, Sales Management, and Customer Relationship Management to name a few, supporting a broad spectrum of Masters and Ph D research topics.
Job Description:
To facilitate teaching and research in both the contact and online mode, where appropriate. To interact with the community to work towards the fulfilment of the mission of the University of Johannesburg.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders:
- Liaison Internal: Students, Faculty Officers, HFA (Head Faculty Administration), Student Affairs, Human Capital Management, HCM Administrators, ICS, Assessment Officers (Invigilators), departmental secretary/academic administrator and other internal stakeholders.
- Liaison External: Service Providers, External Assessors/Moderators/ Research Associates /Visiting Distinguished Professors / Postdoctoral Research Fellow(s)/PDRFs, NRF, DHET, donors, UJ Suppliers/Vendors, other institutions of higher education.
Teaching and Learning:
- Teaching: Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in marketing/retailing,ensuring alignment with industry trends and academic best practices.
- Curriculum Development: Contribute to curriculum development, introducing innovative teaching methodologies, and incorporating real-world case studies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Mentorship: Provide mentorship and supervision to postgraduate students, fostering their academic and professional development.
- Supervision: Supervise master’s and doctoral degree students in the field of marketing management / retail business management that is aligned to the research focus areas of the department (visit www.uj.ac.za/marketing).
- Industry Liaison: Liaise with industry to build relationships with industry experts who could serve as guest speakers for marketing modules in the department.
- Department representation: Represent the department on the teaching and learning faculty and university committees.
- Content Development: Develop study material for marketing / retail business management modules in the department, and moderate module learning guides for staff members on request.
- Moderation: Function as an internal moderator for modules in the department.
Research:
- Conduct cutting-edge research in marketing, publishing reputable, DHET-accredited journals and contributing to the academic discourse in the field (a minimum of 2 DHET units are required at the professorial level)
- Actively seek external research funding and collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects.
- Mentor junior faculty / department members and guide them in developing their research portfolios.
- Participate and/or lead national and international research projects that are aligned to the research focus areas of the department.
- Have an NRF rating or plan to apply for an NRF rating when appointed.
- Be a member of the Marketing Association of South Africa (MAMSA) or become a member when appointed.
- Have experience in serving on journal editorial boards or conference organizing committees.
- Reflect evidence of articles and conference publications in the field of marketing management / retail business management in any one or more of the departmental research focus areas (namely Sustainability Marketing, Marketing Innovation and Intelligence, Data analytics for marketing, Design-thinking and product /service innovation, Higher Education Marketing and Work Integrated Learning, Retailing and Consumer Science and Service and Relationship Marketing).
Leadership and Administration:
- Provide visionary leadership to the Marketing Department, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic goals.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues on programme development, quality assurance, and accreditation processes.
- Participate in departmental and university committees, contributing to shared governance and decision-making.
Community development:
- Initiate and participate in community engagement projects and activities, as well as work on industry-integrated learning projects.
- Foster relationships with industry partners, promoting collaboration and ensuring the relevance of the marketing programme to the business community.
- Engage in outreach activities, such as workshops, seminars, and public lectures, to share expertise with the broader community.
Professional development:
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in marketing theory and practice, continuously enhancing personal and departmental expertise.
- Attend and present at national and international conferences to represent the university and contribute to the global academic community.