CORE PURPOSE OF JOB Nelson Mandela Universitys Humanities Faculty seeks to develop graduates who are not only employable, but who will be able to create job opportunities for themselves and others. The core purpose of the job is: To lead the establishment and nurturing of the facultys transdisciplinary strategic focus areas focusing on the intersection between the arts, humanities and social sciences and technological innovation and entrepreneurship. Further, it seeks to undergird creative practices, resources and facilities at the institution and frame them in an African context. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Academic leadership Provide strategic academic leadership in the development of sustainable transdisciplinary scholarship intersecting the arts, humanities and social sciences, and technological innovation and entrepreneurship with rootedness in the African context, and with a focus on art forms and visual cultures. Guide and support curriculum development initiatives that support entrepreneurship and technological innovation in the faculty academic programmes. Position the Faculty as a place for development of entrepreneurial and innovative skills in our graduate training Engagement Identify and initiate sustainable, high-level institutional transformative partnerships with publics within and beyond the region Contribute to the Facultys strategy in terms of technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the arts, humanities, and the social sciences Support the Facultys capacity enhancement programmes by mentoring graduate students and early career scholars in innovation and entrepreneurship Fundraising Develop sustainable donor partnerships and other third-stream income generation initiatives to support the facultys strategy on innovation and entrepreneurship CORE COMPETENCIES In-depth knowledge and experience in transdisciplinary scholarship in entrepreneurship, innovation and the arts, humanities and/or social sciences Experience within the higher education or similar sector in technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the arts, humanities and/or social sciences Capability in infusing technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the faculty curricula Knowledge and experience in traditional, contemporary, and popular African arts and expressive cultures Capacity to conceptualize and implement sustainable impactful projects in innovation and entrepreneurship for graduate and postgraduate students Experience in initiating and establishing sustainable strategic partnerships Ability to supervise graduate students and mentor early career scholars Experience in working effectively with diverse people REQUIREMENTS Associate Professor: PhD in the field related to the core purpose of the job With extensive relevant working experience (three to seven years ) in the core functions of the job, preferably in a university and industry set up Proven research record and publishing of DHET-accredited creative and other outputs Professor: PhD in the field related to the core purpose of the job With extensive relevant working experience (two years working experience as an Associate Professor) in the core functions of the job, preferably in a university and industry set up Proven research record and publishing of DHET-accredited creative and other outputs ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Provide a motivational letter of how you qualify for the position The candidate will be required to make a presentation in the interview The candidate needs to provide at least 3 referees for a reference check The candidate will also be required to bring a portfolio of their innovative and entrepreneurial projects DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University’s employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 14 November 2025.
