Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: Department of Business Management) at University of Johannesburg

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**Overview** The University of Johannesburg (UJ), a vibrant, multicultural, and dynamic institution located in cosmopolitan Johannesburg, is recruiting for a Lecturer in Sustainability. This role is situated within the Department of Business Management, part of the College of Business and Economics, School of Management, which offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs. **What you will do** The incumbent will be expected to: * Lecture Sustainability-related modules, including sustainability management, sustainability reporting and analytics, and sustainable finance and impact investing, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as other business management-related modules. * Conduct research and regularly publish in accredited academic journals. * Perform administrative duties as directed by the Head of Department or relevant Campus coordinator. * Participate in identified community outreach projects. * Supervise both Honours and Masters students. * Maintain a commitment to pursue further studies towards a PhD. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Masters degree in Sustainability or an appropriate master’s degree (NQF 9). * At least three years' teaching experience in Sustainability at a higher education institution and/or professional experience. * An understanding and interest in contemporary sustainability challenges and the evolution of corporate responses to them (from ethics-based CSR through systemic sustainability, the SDGs, and ESG). * Good time management skills. * Good planning and organising skills. * Good interpersonal skills. * Good listening skills. * Good conflict management skills. * Self-driven and a lifelong learner. * Previous lecturing experience in the relevant subject disciplines. * Proven ability to conduct research. * Research experience in relevant subject disciplines. * Teaching experience in relevant subject disciplines. * Experience in e-learning. * Affiliation with relevant professional bodies. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a candidate who holds a Masters degree in Sustainability or a related field (NQF 9) and possesses a minimum of three years' teaching or professional experience in Sustainability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of contemporary sustainability challenges and corporate responses. They should be a self-driven, lifelong learner with good time management, planning, organizing, interpersonal, listening, and conflict management skills. Experience in lecturing, research, and e-learning in relevant subject disciplines, coupled with a commitment to pursuing a PhD, is also expected. Affiliation with relevant professional bodies is considered important. **Deadline** 11th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/lecturer-college-of-business-economics-department-of-business-management-university-of-johannesburg-1 Source: myjobmag

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