Professor / Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: School of Accounting: Department of Accountancy) (5-year Fixed Term)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"
Job description
The Department of Accounting is a dynamic department aimed at developing accountants and auditors, as well as the future business leaders of industry, locally and globally. We strive to be innovative in cutting edge subject development and research. The Department is actively recruiting for a Professor/Associate Professor (5-year fixed-term contract from date of assumption of duties) to join its dynamic team.
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Developing a research pipeline and undertaking research projects in Auditing And Accounting related fields and stimulating multidisciplinary research.
- Assisting in the implementation of the departmental research strategy performing and encouraging scientific research and fulfilling a mentoring role.
- Supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
- Lecturing on an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Organising and administering international conferences.
- Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Auditing.
- A research track record in recognised journals and conference proceedings.
- Proven supervision record at postgraduate level.
- Working experience in the Higher Education environment.
- Knowledgeable in the field of Auditing.
- Extensive experience in organising and administering international conferences.
- Computer Literacy.
- Proficiency in English.
- Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal relationships and a team player.
- Analytical and critical thinking.
Recommendations:
- Multidisciplinary research focus.
- Extensive experience in education.
- Experience with post doctoral research fellows/having been a post doctoral fellow one-self.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
