ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/FULL PROFESSOR (Corporate Governance and Sustainability)

The Wits Business School (WBS), part of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, is one of Africa’s leading business schools. The University is consistently ranked among the top universities on the continent and enjoys a strong international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. For over five decades, WBS has played a central role in shaping business leadership in South Africa and across Africa through postgraduate education, executive programmes, and impactful research. 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 have active research profiles. The school has approximately 3,000 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 positions: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/FULL PROFESSOR IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY (1 POSITION) – (renewable 5-year fixed term). The successful candidate will play a leading role in supporting the work of the ***Wits Mervyn King Centre of Good Governance and Sustainability***. Named in honour of Mervyn King, the Wits Mervyn King Centre of Good Governance and Sustainability is dedicated to thought leadership, research, and executive engagement in integrated thinking, ethical leadership, ESG, and sustainable value creation. The successful candidate will inter alia: · Contribute to a high-impact, internationally recognised research agenda in governance and sustainability · Publish in leading academic journals and contribute to global scholarly debates on corporate governance and sustainability · Teach and supervise Masters and PhD research in governance, sustainability, and responsible leadership within Wits Business School programmes · Engage with business, policymakers, regulators, and civil society to influence governance practice · Assist in strengthening the visibility, and external partnerships of the Centre Requirements: · A PhD in governance, sustainability, business ethics, management, or a closely related field · An internationally recognised research profile with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and evidence of ongoing high-quality research · Demonstrated experience in teaching, supervision and academic leadership in a post-graduate academic environment · Evidence of impact in policy, practice, or executive education · A commitment to bridging rigorous scholarship with real-world governance challenges · Industry experience and teaching experience in an AACSB/EQUIS accredited business school will be advantageous. This is a rare opportunity to influence the trajectory of governance and sustainability scholarship in Africa and internationally, while contributing to the intellectual leadership of one of the continent’s premier business schools. Shorter periods of appointment may be considered. How to Apply:

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