Adjunct Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Future Energy

ACADEMIC POSITION AT THE WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL (WBS)

The Wits Business School (WBS) is located within the University of the Witwatersrand which was ranked number 1 in the 2023 sub-Saharan University rankings. WBS is internationally recognised and accredited. The School has spearheaded innovation, teaching, and research excellence in South African and African business for over 50 years. The school is based in the economic hub of South Africa and enjoys a prominent role within the University of Witwatersrand. Our full-time faculty come from 13 different countries with 98 percent holding a PhD qualification and active research profiles.

The school has approximately 3000 postgraduate students with an equal number of delegates participating in our executive education offerings.   The school is at the centre of regular media events and topical debates showcasing leadership opinions from business, policymakers, and academia. The school’s mission is to train agile and ethical leaders who will be a force for positive change in South Africa, Africa and internationally.

The school invites applicants for the following position.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR IN FUTURE ENERGY (1 position)

Applications are invited from candidates interested in a full-time or part-time, permanent or fixed period position within the African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC). The mandate of the AELC is to develop the next generation of leaders in the African energy space. The AELC provides short courses and postgraduate qualifications in leadership; thought leadership, and networking seminars on energy. The successful candidate will drive the research agenda of the ABSA Chair in Future Energy located within the AELC, with a focus on energy modelling. The successful candidate will also develop and teach modules in policy, sustainability, and research methodology with a focus on energy modelling across the post-graduate programmes within AELC and the school. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with fellow academics, postgraduate students and senior executives to deliver highly rated learning, research and opinion leadership on critical issues in the energy sector.

Requirements: Applicants for the positions must have a doctorate in a related field. For the Adjunct Professor position the candidate should have extensive industry experience in energy modelling and the ability to undertake and lead research projects on energy modelling. For the Associate Professor and Professor position, the candidate must have a strong research profile with evidence of accredited publications in energy modelling; a proven track record of effective teaching at the postgraduate level and possess the ability to undertake and lead research projects on energy modelling.

To apply:

Applicants are invited to apply for the above position through the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za

The application should consist of inter alia, a covering letter outlining your interest in a full-time or part-time, and permanent or fixed term position, a CV that includes the name, address and contact details, (including email addresses) of three referees. Applicants from internationally accredited (AACSB and EQUIS) with the necessary qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. The University is committed to employment equity. In accordance with our employment equity goals, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Email applications will not be accepted. Only those through the I-Recruitment platform will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

CLOSING DATE:  16^th August 2024