Job Description

Senior Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: Department of Accountancy) (X2 Posts)

Advert reference: uj_000717
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 9 September 2022

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Job Description:

The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy.

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for two Senior Lecturers in the Department of Accountancy. The Department of Accountancy is a nationally responsive leader in accounting education.

The applicants to this post are expected to support our Accounting programme by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

Responsibilities:

The incumbents will be expected to:

• Have strong technical knowledge of the fields of IFRS Accounting.
• Lecture Accounting at an undergraduate 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).
• A relevant Honour’s degree or equivalent on NQF 8 level.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS.
• Previous experience in teaching and research in Accounting at undergraduate University level.
• Appropriate practical experience.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary).
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Recommendations:

• A relevant masters or PhD degree (NQF 9/10 level), whichever is appropriate.
• An excellent record of academic performance in subject disciplines and professional examinations.
• Proven ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes for all posts:

• 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.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Ahmed Mohammadali Haji at (011) 559 3980
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mr Eugen-Joshua Mouton at (011) 559-3878 (HCM Business Partner)

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.

Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)

If you have general enquiries regarding the advertised post, please send an e-mail with the subject line being the reference number of the post to vacancies@uj.ac.za
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za

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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