Professor (College of Business and Economics)

Professor (College of Business & Economics: School of Consumer Intelligence & Information Systems: Department of Applied Information Systems)Advert reference: uj_002176Advert status: OnlineApply by: 2 November 2025Position SummaryIndustry: Education & TrainingJob category: Education and TrainingCampus: Auckland Park Kingsway CampusContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: Open to allLevel: SkilledIntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".Job Description“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSOThe University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Professor in the Department of Applied Information Systems.The applicants to this post are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will be expected to:Teach, supervise and assess students, prepare study material and be available for consultation.Partake in supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.Improve and increase personal knowledge of the relevant field of study through research and publications.Commit to excellence in productive research and postgraduate supervision.Share in the administration and management of the Department, School or College.Invigilate during University examinations or assessments.Ensure that students adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations.Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.Participate in official meetings of the Department, School and College.Do anything reasonably requested by the HOD, the School Director or Executive Dean.Participate in University-linked community development projects and/or play the role of a public intellectual, where appropriate.Engage industry /organisations.Collaborate with other Universities and other research institutions within South Africa.Collaborate with international Universities and institutions.Minimum RequirementsA relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Information Systems/Information Technology or its related disciplinesProven research and supervision record at Masters and Doctoral levelProven record of accomplishment in industry experienceProven track record of generating revenueExcellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the field of information systems or its related disciplinesA proven research track record in reputable journals and conference proceedingsEvidence of teaching and learning excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levelsRecognition as an established discipline-based leader/expertCompetencies And Behavioural AttributesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.Good time management skills.Good planning and organising skills.Good interpersonal skills.Good listening skills.Good conflict management skills.Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.RecommendationsKnowledge of the online learning environment.Experience in managing large research projects.An NRF rating (or equivalent), or the capability of obtaining one within three to five years.A good/successful research fundraising track record.Evidence of sourcing external research funding.EnquiriesEnquiries regarding the job content: Prof Nazeer Joseph at Tel: (011) 559 1510Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Samkelisiwe Chiliza (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 1809