Job Description

Job Title
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor of Agrifood Market Innovation (Job ID: 6124)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> UFS Business School
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Middle Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
11/5/2025
Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including executive education programs. Conduct high-impact research recognised nationally and internationally in agrifood market innovation focusing on the following areas: Value creation, stakeholder engagement, resource contribution, - density and mobilisation, sustainable market innovation and commercialisation of innovations. Participate (for Associate Professor)/lead and participate (for Professor) in interdisciplinary research projects and initiatives. Supervise to completion of master's and PhD students. Participate (for Associate Professor)/play a key role (for Professor) in curriculum development and

programme enhancement for formal and executive education programmes.

Engage with industry leaders and foster strong connections between the Business School and the

business community, including providing consultancy work on behalf of the Business School.

Generate third-stream income on behalf of the Business School through contract research, consultancy, and funding supporting learning and teaching. Contribute to the Business school's strategic vision and leadership.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

A relevant Doctoral degree in Business Administration, or Business Management, or Agricultural Economics, or a related field on NQF Level 10 with a strong focus on agrifood markets. Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Proven experience in supervising to completion of master's students. Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences. Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or

committee or agency.

Associate Professor

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Business Administration, or Business Management, or Agricultural Economics, or a related field on NQF Level 10 with a strong focus on agrifood markets. Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals. Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's degree students. Proven expertise of practice experience in business management with a focus on agribusiness. Demonstrated ability for third-stream income generation. A proven research record of relevant publications in high-quality accredited national and international journals. An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned

with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an

international equivalent.

Professor

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Business Administration, or Business Management, or Agricultural Economics, or a related field on NQF Level 10 with a strong focus on agrifood markets. Experience as external examiner for master's-degree and doctoral students. Acted as editorial board member of high-quality international/ISI/IBSS journals. A significant research portfolio demonstrated by a sustained research record in the last 8 years. A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals. Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research in Business Management with a strong focus on specialisation in Agribusiness (for example, regularly reviews international/WoS/Scopus (Q1 and Q2) journals). Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students. Proven expertise of practice experience in business management with a focus on agribusiness. Demonstrated ability for third-stream income generation. Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research. Served as a member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. An NRF rating of C1 or C2 or equivalent status.

Recommendations:

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant practice experience in agrifood market innovation. Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment. An in-depth knowledge of agrifood market innovation. A track record in engaging with the agribusiness industry. Expertise in agribusiness finance and quantitative methods. Ability to communicate research results to clientele groups. Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.
Competencies

Required competencies:

Results oriented.

The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

o Strategic thinking.

The ability to deal with several activities at a time. The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

o Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading.

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

o Building coalitions

The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required). A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). A copy of your driver's license (if applicable). Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible

Closing date:

11 May 2025

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9814 or email Makola@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810 / 9813 / 9848 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :

EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.