Associate Professor/Professor & Head of Department (Term)

About the role

The University of Pretoria invites applications for a term appointment as Associate Professor/Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Marketing Management. This senior academic position combines a professorial appointment with the strategic leadership of the department.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic and operational management of the Department of Marketing Management.
• Align departmental vision with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and the University’s broader objectives.
• Plan, organise and oversee academic and research programmes, enhancing the department’s research profile.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, scholarly output and professional training.
• Manage financial activities, including fundraising and externally funded projects.
• Lead national and international academic initiatives in the discipline.
• Recruit, develop and mentor academic and professional staff, promoting diversity.
• Promote the department, develop external partnerships and ensure compliance with university policies.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree with specialization in Marketing or a related field.
• Proven academic stature and a record of scholarly achievement.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic setting.
• Commitment to diversity, excellence and research development.

Required skills