Senior Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: Department of Accountancy) X2 Posts
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
- Have strong technical knowledge of the fields of IFRS Accounting and/or auditing and governance knowledge.
- Lecture Accounting and/or auditing at an undergraduate/postgraduate level.
- Set 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 and the college.
- Attend and speak at conferences and seminars.
- Write research proposals and 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.
- Be able to conduct and publish high-quality research.
Minimum requirements
- A Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA -CA(SA) and an Honours qualification or Post Graduate Diploma (on NQF level 8) in Accounting or Financial Management (or relevant related field).
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and or/ auditing and governance standards and practises.
- Sufficient previous experience in teaching and research in Accounting and/or auditing at undergraduate/postgraduate University level.
- Appropriate practical experience.
- A relevant masters or PhD degree (NQF 9/10 level).
- An excellent record of academic performance in subject disciplines and professional examinations.
- A strong publication track record in national and/or international accredited journals.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students, especially on master’s and PhD level.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
- Good time management skills.
- Good planning and organising skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good listening skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
- The ability to lecture large groups of students.
- Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
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.
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.
