UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

UNISA is the only publicly funded Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

To be considered for a position applicants must meet the following requirements and the post specific requirements per position stated below.

Position of Professor

Requirements

Applicable academic qualification at NQF level 10 (e.g. PhD or LLD)

Must have at least five years teaching experience Must have completed an assessor training program

Must be able to make an insightful presentation (in content and form) on a topic that is of interest in the discipline to the selection committee Supervision of masters or doctoral candidates to completion Evidence that she/he has produced satisfactory student pass rates in the past two years of employment at his/her institution. Experience with teaching in an ODL environment will be an advantage Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution will be an advantage. Demonstrated potential to engage in research Qualification plus accredited research outputs or research reports or supervision of post graduate students or any other research activity providing proof of potential to do research Willingness to participate in community engagement and outreach Willingness to participate in departmental, school, college and University committees including task teams and voluntary associations Evidence of membership in at least one relevant professional body or learned society

Knowledge, skills and capabilities

MSOffice Suite such as, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, as well as other software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research

Problem finding thought that could be applied in identifying research problems in the discipline

Problem solving abilities

Abstract thought

Logical and critical thinking

Excellent analysing, synthesising and conceptualizing abilities

Leadership and management skills

Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English

Excellent social skills

Excellent presentation skills

Duties

Oversees that colleagues keep up to date with national and international trends in their discipline

Oversees the development of curricula that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the College and will contribute towards student graduateness

Oversees the implementation of the ODL tuition delivery model

Teaches postgraduate papers/modules

Supervises Master and Doctoral students

 Provides leadership in planning, organisation, and implementing processes and structures to improve supervision of postgraduate students

Examines Masters and Doctoral students dissertations and theses

Ensures compliance with the Colleges Service Charter

Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least five accredited research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the Universitys standing as a research institute of international repute

Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist

Mentors young upcoming researchers

Initiates and participates in reflective research projects and encourages integration into teaching and learning practices

Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement

Promotes ODL research

Participates voluntarily in University structures/committees on various levels

Provides general academic leadership and mentors academic colleagues in the discipline

Position of Associate Professor

Requirements

Applicable academic qualification at NQF level 10 (e.g. PhD or LLD)

Must have at least four years teaching experience Must have completed an assessor training program Must be able to make an insightful presentation (in content and form) on a topic that is of interest in the discipline to the selection committee. Supervision of masters or doctoral candidates to completion Evidence that she/he has produced satisfactory student pass rates in the past two years of employment at his/her institution Experience with teaching in an ODL environment will be an advantage Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution will be an advantage Demonstrated potential to engage in research Qualification plus accredited research outputs or research reports or supervision of post graduate students or any other research activity providing proof of potential to do research Willingness to participate in community engagement and outreach Willingness to participate in departmental, school, college and University committees including task teams and voluntary associations Evidence of membership in at least one relevant professional body or learned society

Knowledge, skills and capabilities

MSOffice Suite such as, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, as well as other software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research

Problem finding thought that could be applied in identifying research problems in the discipline

Problem solving abilities

Abstract thought

Logical and critical thinking

Excellent analysing, synthesising and conceptualizing abilities

Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English

Excellent social skills

Excellent presentation skills

Duties

 Develops curricula that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the College and will contribute towards student graduateness

Quality assures tutorial material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing requirements for UNISAs tutorial material

Teaches undergraduate and mostly postgraduate modules

Evaluates tutorial material of colleagues and oversees that it is improved

Acts as module leader or course coordinator

Supervises/promotes Master and Doctoral students

Examines Masters and Doctoral students dissertations and theses

Ensures compliance with the Colleges Service Charter

Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least four accredited research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the Universitys standing as a research institute of international repute

Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist

Mentors young upcoming researchers

Peer reviews articles and books

Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement

Promotes ODL research

Participates voluntarily in University structures/committees on various levels

Is involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline expertise

Position of Senior Lecturer

Requirements

Applicable academic qualification at NQF level 9 (e.g. MPhil or Masters degree through course work or research)

Must have at least three years teaching experience Qualification plus registration for qualification at next level Must have completed an assessor training program

Must be able to make an insightful presentation (in content and form) on a topic that is of interest in the discipline to the selection committee. Supervision of masters candidates to completion Evidence that she/he has produced satisfactory student pass rates in the past two years of employment at his/her institution Experience with teaching in an ODL environment will be an advantage Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership

Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution will be an advantage. Demonstrated potential to engage in research Qualification plus accredited research outputs or research reports or supervision of post graduate students or any other research activity providing proof of potential to do research Willingness to participate in community engagement and outreach Willingness to participate in departmental, school, college and University committees including task teams and voluntary associations Evidence of membership in at least one relevant professional body or learned society

Knowledge, skills and capabilities

MSOffice Suite such as, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, as well as other software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research

Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English

Excellent social skills

Excellent presentation skills

Good achievement motivation

Duties

Develops curricula that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the College and will contribute towards student graduateness

Compiles tutorial material by incorporating current trends in the discipline into tutorial material

Quality assures tutorial material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing requirements for UNISAs tutorial material

Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules/courses

Sets assignments and examination papers (formative, as well as summative assessment)

Acts as module leader or course coordinator

Supervises/promotes Master students

Conducts discussion classes, group visits and lectures

Ensures compliance with the Colleges Service Charter

Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least three accredited research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the Universitys standing as a research institute of international repute

Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist

Mentors young upcoming researchers

Peer reviews articles and books

Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement

Promotes ODL research

Participates voluntarily in University structures/committees on various levels

Is involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline expertise

Position of Lecturer

Requirements

Applicable academic qualification at NQF level 8 for a vocational or academic area (e.g., Bachelor Honours or Postgraduate Diploma)

Must have at least one year teaching experience

Qualification plus registration for qualification at next level Must have completed an assessor training program Must be able to make a reasonable presentation (in content and form) on a topic that is of interest in their discipline Experience with teaching in an ODL environment will be an advantage Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution will be an advantage. Demonstrated potential to engage in research Qualification plus accredited research outputs or research reports or supervision of post graduate students or any other research activity providing proof of potential to do research Willingness to participate in community engagement and outreach Willingness to participate in departmental, school, college and University committees including task teams and voluntary associations

Knowledge, skills and capabilities

 MSOffice Suite such as, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, as well as other software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research

Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English

Excellent social skills

Excellent presentation skills

Logical and analytical thinking

Methodical

Good achievement motivation

Duties

Develop and revises curricula in which he/she is involved that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the College and will contribute towards student graduateness

Design, teach, and revise modules up to and including NQF Level 8, by applying UNISAs OpenDistance-Learning Model

Compile tutorial material by incorporating current trends in the discipline into tutorial material

 Quality assures tutorial material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing requirements for UNISAs tutorial material

Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules/courses

Sets assignments and examination papers (formative, as well as summative assessment)

Assesses students assignments and examination papers

Conducts discussion classes, group visits and lectures

Provides student support by responding to their queries - telephonic, email, letters, faxes and consultations, as well as by utilising myUNISA, and providing detailed comments on their assignments

Ensures that accurate records of assignment marks, examination papers, work completed, etc. are kept

Ensures compliance with the Colleges Service Charter

Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least two accredited research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the Universitys standing as a research institute of international repute

Participates and assists with the arrangement and organisation of conferences, research colloquiums, workshops, and seminars in order to enhance research and discipline knowledge

Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist

 Participates actively in College and School research colloquiums and seminars by doing presentations based on own research and discipline knowledge

Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement

Promotes ODL research

Participates actively in departmental and school activities

Is involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline expertise

The following positions exist in the various departments:

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS, PRETORIA

Senior Lecturer (x3): Accounting (Ref: CEMS/BM/117-2012)

Qualifications:

An appropriate Honours degree at NQF level 8 in Accounting Sciences as well as either the CA(SA) professional qualification or the CMA professional qualification. Candidates who possess both the professional qualifications will have an advantage; and A completed training contract (articles) as well as at least three years posts articles discipline-related work or lecturing experience. OR

An appropriate Masters degree at NQF level 9 in Accounting Sciences and At least six years discipline related work or lecturing experience.

Recommendations:

Knowledge of Excel and Pastel

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF DECISION SCIENCES

HAZELWOOD CAMPUS, PRETORIA

Lecturer (x1): Decision Science (Ref: CEMS/BM/79-2012)

Qualifications:

A Masters degree at NQF level 9 in Operations Research, Quantitative Management (or applicable qualification at NQF level 9)

Requirements:

Demonstrated potential to engage in research, including qualification and registration for qualification at the next level

(e.g. PhD). Applicants from within UNISA need to have produced the number of research outputs as provided for in the Research Policy or be rated as a researcher by the NRF in any category

Applicants from another institution of higher education must have at least 1 year teaching experience

 Considerable practical and/or ODL teaching experience in financial modelling and/or optimisation will be an advantage

Recommendations:

An excellent command of written and spoken English

Knowledge of other South African languages and the ability to provide tuition in the language(s)

Good ICT skills, including the ability to use LaTeX to typeset study material and research papers

A broad but practical view of the mathematical decision sciences

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS, PRETORIA

Professor (x1): Economics (Ref: CEMS/BM/81-2012)

Qualifications:

An applicable Doctorate at NQF level 10

Requirements:

At least 5 years ODL experience

Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODL and the technology-enhanced learning

Knowledge of ODL (and specifically on-line tuition) processes

Recommendations:

Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills

Management experience at a tertiary institution

Demonstrated ability to attract research funding

Skills in networking with other institutions working in ODL projects

Progress towards NRF rating as a researcher

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT ECONOMICS, LOGISTICS AND TOURISM

HAZELWOOD CAMPUS, PRETORIA

Professor (x1): Transport Economics and/or Logistics (Ref: CEMS/BM/83-2012)

Qualifications:

A Doctorate at NQF level 10 in Transport Economics and/or Logistics (or applicable qualification at NQF level 10)

Requirements:

Postgraduate teaching experience in transport management, transport planning and development, transport finance and marketing or integrated logistics management and inventory management;

At least 5 years teaching experience, including supervision of masters and doctoral candidates to completion;

 Accredited research articles or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference (these papers must submitted with the application). Applicants from within UNISA or another tertiary institution need to have produced the number of research outputs as provided for in the Research Policy or be rated as a researcher by the NRF in any category;

Demonstrate leadership potential, for future chairing of the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism.

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

Associate Professor (1): Transport Economics and/or Logistics (Ref: CEMS/BM/86-2012)

Qualifications:

A Doctorate at NQF level 10 in Transport Economics and/or Logistics (or applicable qualification at NQF level 10)

Requirements:

 Postgraduate teaching experience in transport management, transport planning and development, transport finance and marketing or integrated logistics management and inventory management;

At least 4 years teaching experience, including supervision of masters and doctoral candidates to completion; Accredited research articles or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference (these papers must submitted with the application). Applicants from within UNISA or another tertiary institution need to have produced the number of research outputs as provided for in the Research Policy or be rated as a researcher by the NRF in any category

Demonstrate leadership potential for future chairing of the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism.

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

Associate Professor (x1): Tourism Management (Ref: CEMS/BM/84-2012)

Qualifications:

A Doctorate at NQF level 10 in Tourism Management (or applicable qualification at NQF level 10)

Requirements:

Postgraduate teaching experience in ecotourism and development, strategic tourism management, events- and attractions management and destination and marketing management;

At least 4 years teaching experience, including supervision of masters and doctoral candidates to completion;

Accredited research articles or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference (these papers must submitted with the application). Applicants from within UNISA or another tertiary institution need to have produced the number of research outputs as provided for in the Research Policy or be rated as a researcher by the NRF in any category;

Demonstrate leadership potential for future chairing of the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism.

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

Senior Lecturer (x1): Transport Economics (Ref: CEMS/BM/85-2012)

Qualifications:

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A Masters degree at NQF level 9 in Transport Economics (or applicable qualification at NQF level

Requirements:

Three (3) years teaching experience in transport economics and theory plus all the different modes of transport (air-, sea-, road- rail transport and pipelines)

At least 1 accredited article or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference (these papers must submitted with the application)

Applicants from within UNISA or another tertiary institution need to have produced the number of research outputs as provided for in the Research Policy or be rated as a researcher by the NRF in any category

Recommendations:

Research proposal and report writing teaching experience in the transport field

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

Senior Lecturer (x1): Tourism Management (Ref: CEMS/BM/87-2012)

Qualifications:

9)

A MCom degree at NQF level 9 in Tourism Management (or applicable qualification at NQF level

Requirements:

Three (3) years teaching experience in hospitality management, tourism governance, air transport for tourism, tourism distribution and tourism marketing.

At least 1 accredited article or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference (these papers must submitted with the application). Applicants from within UNISA or

another tertiary institution need to have produced the number of research outputs as provided for in the Research Policy or be rated as a researcher by the NRF in any category

Evidence of demonstrated potential to engage in relevant research and pursuing a formal qualification at the next level

Recommendations:

Research proposal and report writing teaching experience in the tourism field

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

Senior Lecturer (x1): Logistics (Ref: CEMS/BM/88-2012)

Qualifications:

A Masters degree at NQF level 9 in Logistics (or applicable qualification at NQF level 9)

Requirements:

Three (3) years teaching experience in integrated logistics, logistics activities, systems and strategy;

At least 1 accredited article or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference (these papers must submitted with the application). Applicants from within UNISA or another tertiary institution need to have produced the number of research outputs as provided for in the Research Policy or be rated as a researcher by the NRF in any category

Evidence of demonstrated potential to engage in relevant research and pursuing a formal qualification at the next level

Recommendations:

Research proposal and report writing teaching experience in the logistics field

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

Lecturer (x1): Tourism Management (Ref: CEMS/BM/89-2012)

Qualifications:

A MCom degree at NQF level 9 in Tourism Management

Requirements:

At least 1 year experience in an ODL teaching environment in tourism distribution, tourism governance and business and leisure management. Must have experience in developing study material within the team approach;

Completed assessor training program;

Evidence of demonstrated potential to engage in relevant research and pursuing a formal qualification at the next level

Enquiries:

012 429 2582

Ms B Mocumi

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS, PRETORIA

The positions of Senior Lecturer (x10) (Ref: CEMS/MME/115-2012) and Lecturer (x6) (Ref: CEMS/MME/116/2012) exist in any of the following specialised fields:

International Business

Safety Management

Production and Operations Management

Project Management

Quality Management

Work Study

Environmental Management

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Organisational Development and Renewal

Corporate Citizenship

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:

A Masters degree at NQF level 9 in Business Management, specialising in the area applied for (or applicable qualification at NQF level 9)

In the case of Safety Management, a Masters degree on NQF 9 level or equivalent degree in Occupational Health and Safety , Emergency Planning, Environmental Management or Industrial Hygiene

Requirements:

At least 1 accredited article or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference (these papers must submitted with the application)

At least one year lecturing and/or industry experience

Lecturer

Qualifications:

 for

A BCom Honours degree at NQF level 8 in Business Management, specialising in the area applied

In the case of Safety Management, a BTech degree at NQF level 8 in Safety Management and a member of a Safety Body

Requirements:

Experience in lecturing and/or the industry plus a published accredited article or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference (these papers must submitted with the application)

Plus a published accredited article or contribution to books, reports or scientific papers presented at a conference would be an advantage

Recommendations:

Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills

Excellence in the use of MS Word and MS Excel

Excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills

Progress with masters or doctorate studies for lectureship and senior lectureship (if applicable)

Evidence of excellent writing skills to be supplied in the form of an article or report recently submitted for publication

Evidence of successful completions of supervision of masters students in the case of senior lecturers

English fluency and good articulation

Enquiries:

012 429-4820

Ms ME Maluleka

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS, PRETORIA

Senior Lecturer (x1): Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Ref: CEMS/MME/82-2012)

Qualifications:

A Masters degree at NQF level 9 in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (or applicable qualification at NQF level 9)

Requirements:

Professional registration with the HPCSA as psychologist

Evidence of demonstrated potential to engage in relevant research and pursuing a formal qualification at the next level

At least 3 years relevant tertiary/industry related experience

Enquiries:

012 429 4820

Ms ME Maluleka

Salary: Closing date:

Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position/s 17 February 2012

The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vita, ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of all educational qualifications and identity documents. Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications must accompany applications. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. The prescribed application form is obtainable from http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/ If found suitable for appointment, UNISA may offer an applicant a position on another level than he or she applied for. UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position

Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisas Employment Equity Plan.

UNISA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.

Applications should be posted to HR: Staffing & Client Services: UNISA, PO Box 392, Unisarand, 0003.

Hand delivered applications can be deposited into the Application Boxes situated at the Muckleneuk Campus at the Main Entrance, 3rd Floor OR Tambo Building or the Main Entrance of AJH van der Walt Building

All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.