Associate Professor/Professor in Business Management (UFS) x1
Job Details
Job Title: Associate Professor/Professor in Business Management
Job ID: 6635 (2302)
Company: University of the Free State (UFS)
Department: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences – Department of Business Management
Location: Qwaqwa Campus, Free State
Employment Type: Permanent
Occupational Level: Middle Management
Salary: Available on request
Assumption of Duties: 1 January 2027
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Job Description
The University of the Free State is inviting applications for an Associate Professor or Professor in Business Management within its Department of Business Management at the Qwaqwa Campus.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate students, conducting high-quality research, supervising postgraduate students and contributing to curriculum development. The role also involves academic leadership, publishing research in accredited journals, participating in academic committees and building collaborative relationships with research institutions, government, industry and professional organisations.
Candidates must have a PhD in Financial Management and demonstrate a strong academic record, research expertise and experience in teaching and postgraduate supervision. Appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level will depend on the relevant qualifications, research achievements and academic experience.
Key Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate modules, including Basic Financial Management, Market Research, Systems Infrastructure and Integration.
Manage academic administration relating to teaching, learning, research and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
Contribute to curriculum development within the department and faculty.
Supervise Honours, Master’s and PhD students.
Conduct high-quality research and publish findings in accredited national and international journals.
Produce research outputs aligned with the faculty’s research strategy.
Provide academic leadership in research, teaching, learning, engaged scholarship and administration.
Present research papers at national and international conferences.
Participate in departmental and faculty research projects.
Serve on academic and research committees.
Build and maintain partnerships with research institutions, civil society, government, industry and professional organisations.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Dean and Head of Department.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the requirements for the academic level for which they are applying.
A. Associate Professor
PhD in Financial Management at NQF Level 10.
Proven experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
Teaching experience in Business Management modules at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, particularly Financial Management.
Experience presenting peer-reviewed research papers at national conferences.
Previous service as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
National recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership.
An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
Proven experience supervising Master’s students who have graduated.
A strong record of relevant publications in accredited national and international journals.
Membership of a national scholarly society, national higher-education research committee or agency, or evidence of active service in an equivalent international organisation.
B. Professor
PhD in Financial Management at NQF Level 10.
Experience as an external examiner for Master’s and doctoral students.
Teaching experience in Business Management modules, particularly Financial Management, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Previous service on the editorial board of high-quality international, ISI or IBSS journals.
International recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership, for example, regularly reviewing papers for international, ISI or IBSS journals.
An NRF rating of C1 or C2, or equivalent status.
Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated Master’s students and preferably graduated doctoral students.
Proven experience delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
Membership of an international scholarly society or an international committee or agency concerned with higher-education research.
Recommended Requirements
– Experience as a departmental leader or manager in a higher-education environment.
Required Skills and Competencies
Results orientation: Ability to set ambitious goals, maintain high standards, overcome challenges and deliver results.
Strategic thinking: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and develop creative solutions to academic and research challenges.
Business acumen: Ability to follow institutional policies and regulations, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Leadership: Ability to motivate others, take initiative, provide direction and demonstrate enthusiasm.
Building coalitions: Strong negotiation, communication, persuasion and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to the needs of others.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is available on request.
Benefits, subject to applicable conditions, include:
Pension scheme
Medical aid scheme
Group life insurance
Housing allowance
Annual leave and sick leave
Service bonus
Study benefits
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website. Applications submitted through other platforms will not be considered.