Professor / Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: Department of Finance and Investment Management) (Re-Advert)
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 University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Professor / Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Investment Management to join the Investment Management/Quantitative Finance stream. The Department of Finance and Investment Management is a dynamic multi-disciplinary department offering a variety of qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and the Bachelor of Commerce in Investment Management (Honours), offered by the Department of Finance and Investment Management, are affiliated with the CFA Institute. The College of Business and Economics is also affiliated with the CAIA association through the programmes offered by the Department of Finance and Investment Management.
Currently the focus of the Investment Management stream, which the successful candidate will join, is purely Investment Management. However, as there is a shift towards 4IR and the use of ‘big data’ and machine learning, which impacts the way in which investment management decisions are made, the successful candidate will need exposure to software such as Python. In addition, to avail ourselves of the many synergies that exist between the Investment Management and Quantitative Finance streams, the successful candidate will also require a strong background in Maths.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to:
- 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 (5) to ten (10) 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.
