Professor/Associate Professor (CBE: Department of Accountancy) (Fixed term contract from date of assumption of duties until 29 February 2028) (Re-advert)
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 Principal and Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) within the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa."
Job description
- Developing a research pipeline and undertaking research projects in the broader fields of Accounting and Finance stimulating and supervising multidisciplinary research.
- Assisting in the implementation of the departmental research strategy, performing, and encouraging scientific research and fulfilling a mentoring role.
- Engaging in international collaborative research partnerships and attract external funding.
- Supervision of Postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level.
- Lecturing on Master’s level.
- Making a meaningful difference through community service.
- Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.
- Fulfil administrative duties as required by the Head of Department.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Accounting or its related disciplines.
- Strong track record of high impact research as demonstrated among others by publications and citations in international recognised journals, books, book chapters and conference proceedings.
- Proven supervision record at Masters’ and Doctoral level.
- Working experience in the Higher Education environment.
- Knowledgeable in the field of Accounting and Finance or its related disciplines.
- Fluent in written and oral English communication.
- Proven experience in developing societal impact, evidenced by national and global visibility.
- Computer Literacy.
- Proficiency in English.
- Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal relationships and a team player.
- Analytical thinking.
- NRF rated scholar.
- Between eight- and ten-years’ working experience in the Higher Education environment.
- CA(SA).
- Multidisciplinary research focus including Industry 4.0.
- Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher/creative practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations.
- Demonstration of high-level and constant engagement in pedagogical activities within and beyond the classroom, in respect of teaching materials, assessment practices, integrated learning skills and learning.
- Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in discipline-related pedagogy
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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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.
