Professor/Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: Department of Finance & Investment Management)
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Lecture at postgraduate level in the disciplines of Investment Management and/or Quantitative Finance with special reference to Fund and Portfolio Management, Valuation and Pricing of Assets ( Equity, Derivatives, Fixed Income, Alternatives) and Data Sciences in Finance.
- Conduct research in the field of investment and finance related topics and regularly publish in accredited academic journals.
- Participate in identified community outreach projects.
- Perform administrative duties as instructed by the HOD or Programme Leader.
- Postgraduate supervision at doctoral and masters’ levels.
Minimum requirements
- A Doctoral Degree (NQF 10) in a Finance or Investment Management related field.
- At least five to ten years’ lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
- Previous lecturing experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
- An understanding and interest in financial modelling to be applied to the development of trading and investment strategies both in practice and to further curriculum development and research within the Department of Finance and Investment Management
- Evidence based record of excellence in accredited scholarly research outputs in the field
- Evidence based record of postgraduate supervision at doctoral and masters’ levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Good time management skills.
- Good planning and organising skills.
- Good Interpersonal skills.
- Good listening skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- An NQF level 8 qualification in Investment Management/ Quantitative Finance/ Actual Science/Financial Mathematics
- Working knowledge of advanced Finance Software including Python, Eviews, VBA, Bloomberg/Reuters, Refinitiv, IRESS.
- Must be able to interact and mange external stakeholder relationships.
- Industry and practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
- Proven ability to conduct research.
- Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
- CFA® Charterholder.
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.
