Professor: Marketing Management
- Institution: Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)
- Faculty: Faculty of Management Sciences
- Department: Business Management
- Campus: Welkom Campus, Free State
- Job Reference: 1410
- Employment Type: Permanent Academic
- Industry: Higher Education
- Salary: R1,386,806 per annum
- Posted: 4 September 2026
- Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Job Overview
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) is seeking an experienced Professor: Marketing Management to join the Department of Business Management at its Welkom Campus.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing academic material, delivering lectures, supervising postgraduate students, conducting research and contributing to community engagement initiatives. The role has a strong research focus, with research activities accounting for approximately 35–45% of the position.
Main Responsibilities
The Professor: Marketing Management will contribute across the following key areas:
- Teaching, learning and assessment: 20–30%
- Research: 35–45%
- Administration and leadership: 10–15%
- Community service and engagement: 5–10%
Subject Areas
The successful candidate may be involved in:
- Student supervision at Master’s and PhD level
- Research Methodology
- Brand Management and Strategy
- Digital Marketing Strategy and Tactics
- Strategic Marketing and Planning
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A relevant SAQA-approved doctorate-level qualification, such as a D Tech, PhD, D.Ed., NQF Level 10 qualification or equivalent, in the relevant subject field.
- At least eight years’ teaching or lecturing experience in the relevant subject field.
- Evidence of advancing knowledge through research outputs, postgraduate supervision and presentations at national and international conferences.
- Evidence meeting CUT’s promotion requirements, including the required research credit units, postgraduate supervision, conference presentations and research leadership.
- Experience leading or managing an externally funded research project.
- Experience as an editor, reviewer or external examiner.
Research & Academic Requirements
The position requires a strong academic and research profile, including evidence of:
- Peer-reviewed publications in the relevant field.
- Research impact demonstrated through an h-index or i10-index.
- Active participation in the relevant research community.
- Acquisition of research grants from local and international sources.
- Ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Engagement with professional communities and wider society.
A teaching qualification in higher education and an NRF rating will be advantageous.
Additional Advantages
The following will strengthen an application:
- Relevant higher-education teaching qualification.
- National Research Foundation rating.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Relevant industry experience.
- Professional registration, where applicable.
- Strong engagement with industry and professional communities.
Salary & Benefits
The minimum total cost-to-company salary is R1,386,806 per annum.
CUT applies an internal parity model based on the principle of equal pay for work of equal value. The final offer may therefore be aligned with the successful candidate’s qualifications and years of relevant experience.