Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

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

“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.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO
 
 
The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Investment Management. The Department of Finance and Investment Management is a dynamic department offering a variety of qualifications including undergraduate programmes, which can grant students access to any one of five different Honour’s programmes.
 
Duties:
 
The incumbent will be expected to:
 
  • Teaching: Deliver lectures at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in areas including, but not limited to, Financial Markets, Derivatives Pricing, Risk Management, Portfolio Management and Construction, Financial Mathematics, and Programming for Finance.
  • Research: Engage actively in research within the field of investments and/or quantitative finance. Regular publication in accredited academic journals is expected.
  • Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach projects as identified by the department or institution.
  • Supervision: Oversee the research work of postgraduate students, providing guidance and support to foster academic growth.
  • Academic Administration: Contribute to administrative and leadership tasks within the academic unit.

Minimum requirements

Lecturer Position:

  • Educational Qualifications: Must possess a Master of Commerce (MCom) or Master of Science (MSc) degree with a concentration in Finance, Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Actuarial Sciences, or a related field.
  • Teaching Experience: At least 1 to 2 years of teaching experience in a higher education.
  • Research and Supervision: Demonstrable evidence of scholarly publications or experience in supervising postgraduate students is required.

Senior Lecturer Position:

  • Educational Qualifications: Requires a Doctoral Degree in Finance, Actuarial Sciences, or a related field.
  • Professional Expertise: Proficiency in advanced finance-related software is essential.
  • Experience: A minimum of four to eight years of experience in the higher education sector.
  • Mathematical Competence: Strong background in mathematics or related fields, with advanced qualifications in Mathematics of Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar disciplines.
  • Research and Publication: Proven track record of conducting research in Quantitative Finance, with a substantial publication history.
  • Teaching Record: 1- 5 years previous experience lecturing in relevant subject disciplines.
  • Academic Engagement: Active engagement in research with a solid record of publications and presentations at academic conferences.
  • Postgraduate Supervision: Experience in successfully supervising research projects for postgraduate students at both Masters and Doctoral levels
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Good planning and organising skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good listening skills.
  • Good conflict management skills.
  • Self-driven and a lifelong learner.
 
Recommendations:
 
  • Practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
  • Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
  • Knowledge of the online learning environment. 
  • CFA Charter holder.
  • CFA Level 1, 2 or 3
  • Financial Risk Management (FRM) Certification.
 
Enquiries:
 
Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr Musi Dowelani on Tel: (011) 559-2094
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mrs Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559-2548 

 

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.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.

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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.

 

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