Professor in Responsible and Sustainable Management x1

Professor in Responsible and Sustainable Management x1

Job Details

• Position: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Responsible and Sustainable Management
• Job ID: 6452
• Institution: University of the Free State
• Faculty and Department: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
  UFS Business School
• Campus: University of the Free State
• Contract Type: Permanent Position
• Occupational Level: Middle Management
• Closing Date: 28 May 2026
• Starting Date: 01 August 2026
• Application Method: Applications must be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:
• UFS Careers Portal

 Job Description

The UFS Business School is seeking a highly qualified academic professional in Responsible and Sustainable Management for appointment at:

• Senior Lecturer,
• Associate Professor, or
• Professor level.

The position focuses on:

• Sustainable business management
• Corporate governance
• ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
• Sustainable business models
• Corporate sustainability strategies
• Responsible management practices

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Teaching and curriculum development
• Research and postgraduate supervision
• Sustainability-focused industry partnerships
• Executive education and consulting
• Strategic leadership within the Business School

The role emphasises sustainability knowledge creation, responsible management, and integration of sustainability practices into business education and organisational leadership.

Main Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

The successful candidate will:

• Lecture in:
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration
  • Corporate Governance
  • Sustainable Business Models and Practices
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Develop future-focused sustainability curricula
• Create teaching materials, micro-credentials, and executive education content

Postgraduate Supervision

• Supervise:
  • PGDip students
  • MBA students
  • Master’s students
  • PhD students
• Support postgraduate research development

Research Responsibilities

The candidate will:

• Conduct high-quality sustainability research
• Research areas involving:
  • Social sustainability
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Financial sustainability
  • Corporate sustainability strategy
  • Responsible management
• Publish in accredited national and international journals
• Participate in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects
• Apply for research funding

For Professor level:

• Lead major sustainability research initiatives
• Build international academic reputation
• Lead high-impact sustainability research projects

Industry and Partnership Development

Responsibilities include:

• Developing partnerships with:
  • Corporates
  • Government institutions
  • NGOs
  • Professional bodies
• Facilitating:
  • Sustainability case studies
  • Research collaborations
  • Student engagement opportunities
• Providing consultancy services through the Business School

Sustainability and ESG Leadership

The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in:

• Sustainability issues
• Systems thinking
• ESG frameworks
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Sustainable business innovation
• Responsible management practices

Academic Administration

Responsibilities include:

• Setting and marking assessments
• Recording student marks
• Handling student complaints and queries
• Participating in academic committees
• Performing duties assigned by the Director

Leadership and Community Engagement

The candidate will:

• Participate in mentorship and training initiatives
• Contribute to the Business School’s strategic growth
• Engage with industry leaders
• Participate in public and academic sustainability discussions
• Build the Business School’s sustainability profile nationally and internationally

Minimum Requirements

Senior Lecturer Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A PhD (NQF Level 10) in:
  • Business Management,
  • Sustainability,
  • Environmental Studies, or related field
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Research publication record
• Conference presentation experience
• Experience supervising Master’s students
• Potential for NRF rating
• Industry experience as a sustainability practitioner
• Commitment to sustainability knowledge creation and industry engagement

Associate Professor Requirements

Applicants must additionally demonstrate:

• Experience as postgraduate external examiner
• Editorial board experience
• Ability to generate third-stream income/funding
• National research leadership
• NRF rating (C3 or equivalent) or eligibility
• Strong publication record
• Proven Master’s supervision experience
• Participation in scholarly societies or research agencies

Professor Requirements

Applicants must additionally demonstrate:

• Significant research portfolio over the last 8 years
• International research recognition
• Experience supervising doctoral students
• Editorial board membership of international journals
• Keynote conference presentation experience
• Strong public engagement and research dissemination
• Ability to secure external funding
• International academic collaboration and leadership

Recommended Skills and Experience

Preferred candidates should have:

• Minimum 3–5 years sustainability-related professional experience
• Experience in:
  • Sustainability consulting
  • Corporate sustainability
  • ESG implementation
  • NGO or government sustainability work
• International collaboration experience
• Strong industry engagement and funding track record
• Data analysis skills using:
  • IBM SPSS
  • AMOS
  • PLS
• Professional body membership
• Higher education leadership experience

Key Competencies

Strategic and Professional Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Organisational ability
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Sustainability and Business Expertise

• Understanding of:
  • Sustainability trends
  • SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
  • ESG frameworks
  • Sustainable business practices
• Ability to integrate sustainability into curricula and organisational practices
• Ability to attract sustainability-focused funding and partnerships

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

• Leadership ability
• Team collaboration
• Networking and relationship building
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Stakeholder engagement ability

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Detailed CV
2. Certified qualification copies
3. SAQA accreditation (for foreign qualifications)
4. ID/passport copy
5. Employment confirmation or recent payslip
6. Additional supporting documents required by UFS

Benefits

Subject to university conditions:

• Pension scheme
• Medical aid
• Housing allowance
• Group life insurance
• Leave benefits
• Study benefits
• Service bonus

Contact Information

For enquiries:

• Tel: 051 401 2558
• Email: ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za
• Email: Recruit@ufs.ac.za

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