Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: School of Economics) (Re-Advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
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Job description
Job Description:
The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Lecturer in the School of Economics.
The School of Economics is one of six schools within the College of Business & Economics (CBE). The core activity of the School of Economics is to train economists in various fields of economics (Financial Engineering, Industrial Policy, Development Economics, Public Economics, Local Economic Development, Econometrics, Competition & Regulation Economics, Environmental Economics, Innovation, and Trade Economics).
The successful candidate for this post is expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Have strong knowledge of the fields of Public Economics, Environmental Economics, Quantitative or Mathematical Economics.
- Lecture and supervise postgraduate students, especially in the field of Public and Environmental Economics.
- Lecture mathematical and quantitative modules.
- Conduct and publish high-quality research.
Minimum requirements
- A minimum requirement of a relevant Master’s degree (NQF 9 ) with Public, Environmental, Quantitative Mathematical Economics background.
- Sound knowledge of Public Economics, Environmental Economics, Econometrics, and Quantitative Economics.
- Proven teaching experience and research ability.
- Working knowledge of different econometrics packages
- The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of economics when required.
- Proven record of relevant academic publications.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
- Working knowledge of econometrics software packages.
- The ability to publish in accredited journals.
- The ability to supervise graduate students.
- Research management skills.
- Overall management skills.
Recommendations:
- A PhD degree in Public, Environmental, Quantitative, and Mathematical Economics background
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
- A record of relevant academic publications.
- A strong background in Public Economics, Environmental Economics, Mathematics/Quantitative, Econometrics with would be a strong recommendation.
- Experience in online teaching and learning methodologies.
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.
