Senior Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: Department of Accountancy)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Lecture financial management at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, which includes lecturing modules in finance, cost and management accounting, strategy as well as finance related case studies.
- Set and mark tests, assignments and examination papers.
- Encourage students' personal development through consultation and tutorials.
- Invigilate tests and examinations.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
- Contribute to general administration of the department, school and college.
- Attend and speak at conferences and seminars and/or conduct research in order to produce at least one accredited research output per year.
- Be involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline.
- Participate in community engagement.
- Participate in all departmental activities.
Minimum requirements
- Chartered Management Accountant (i.e. ACMA, CGMA or FCMA, CGMA) registered with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) AND a relevant Honours qualification or Post Graduate Diploma (on NQF level 8) in Accounting or Financial Management (or related field); OR
- Appropriate practical experience.
- Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
- Computer literate with an intermediate knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
- Fluent in written and oral English communication.
- Ability to lecture large groups of students.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good listening skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Self-driven and a lifelong learner.
- Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
- Preference will be given to a Chartered Management Accountant (i.e. ACMA, CGMA or FCMA, CGMA) registered with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) with a relevant Master’s degree / PhD.
- Previous experience in teaching Financial Management at an undergraduate level.
- Research experience and research output.
- Postgraduate supervision experience (i.e. at Master’s and PhD level).
- Experience in online teaching.
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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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.
