FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (TERM APPOINTMENT)
The University of Pretoria is one of the leading research-intensive universities in South Africa. Its nine faculties and business school offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a diverse and dynamic community of staff and students committed to excellence, diversity, sustainability, and making a difference.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
In pursuit of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
Overview Of The Department
The Department of Financial Management is in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS), which is the first faculty of its kind in Africa to be awarded the prestigious international business education accreditation by AACSB InternationalThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Department aims to deliver quality students to auditing firms, high profile financial institutions and other key players in the South African economy.
The Faculty requires the services of a dynamic person of proven academic stature to lead the Department of Financial Management.
For more information on the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences visit: https://www.up.ac.za/financial-management
POSITION
The University seeks to appoint an Associate Professor/Professor and Head of Department. The Head of Department appointment will be additional to the successful candidates academic appointment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- The strategic, academic, and operational management of the department;
- Aligning the vision and objectives of the Department with the broader vision and objectives of the Faculty and the University;
- Promoting, planning, organising, and managing academic and research programmes and the departments research profile;
- Ensuring quality scholarly academic and professional education and training;
- Managing all financial activities, including fundraising and externally funded projects;
- Playing an active role as an academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level;
- Recruiting and managing of the academic and professional staff of the Department and promoting their continuous development, with a focus on diversity;
- Providing and facilitating mentorship of young academics in the Department; and
- Developing and sustaining external partnerships.
Professor:
- A relevant doctorate degree in financial sciences related fields and registration at a professional body;
- 9 years tertiary teaching experience on undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- An established research focus and an independent research agenda with;
- At least 15 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs and at least 3 of the publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs should be in the last 5 years (accepted and/or published);
- Completion of at least 10 Masters students and at least 2 completed doctoral students as the main or co-supervisor;
- Evidence of substantial engagement, leadership and external funding;
- Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards; and
- Evidence of a developing network of national and/or international research collaborations.
- A relevant doctorate degree in financial sciences related fields and registration at a professional body;
- 6 years tertiary teaching experience on undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- An established research focus with;
- At least 5 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs of which at least 3 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs should be in the last 5 years accepted and/or published;
- Completion of at least 4 completed Masters students over the past 5 years;
- Involvement with at least one doctoral student as the main or co-supervisor;
- Evidence of research grants or awards; and
- Evidence of a developing network of national and/or international research collaborations.
- Strategic, academic and operational management of the Department which includes m anaging departmental finances and optimising resource use;
- Good understanding of professional qualifications and liaison with professional bodies;
- Encourage inter- and transdisciplinary research as well as teaching and learning opportunities;
- Excellent teaching and research skills;
- Marketing and growing the Department on all levels;
- Ensuring adherence to university policies and governance structures;
- Promoting teamwork and an inclusive, supportive and respectful work environment for all staff and students in the department;
- Ability to facilitate e-learning and e-communication;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Ability to work under pressure ;
- Ability to conduct departmental events;
- Excellent presentation skills; and
- Ability to set a clear vision for the department and motivate the team to achieve goals.
- Experience in management at a tertiary institution or participation in administrative duties;
- Strong leadership and communication skills;
- International recognition;
- An exceptional research record in one of the departments research specialisation fields.
- NRF rating or ready to apply.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
The Head of Department is a term appointment for four (4) years.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.
The following documents must be attached when applying for this position:
- A cover letter, comprehensive UP template CV detailing academic and professional qualifications, as well as a full employment history;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- A self-evaluation of your suitability for appointment in the post;
- Vision for the Department;
- Teaching portfolio;
- Research portfolio (including record of citation index scores); and
- The names and contact details of at least three referees (one national and two international) who can attest to your academic stature and leadership qualities.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to prepare a presentation. The topic and further details will only be provided to shortlisted candidates.
CLOSING DATE: 09 May 2025
Applications that do not comply with the minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will not be considered.
Enquiries
P rof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, Tel: (012) 420 3330 for position related enquiries.
Ms Pramesh Mooloo, Tel: (012) 420 5291 for application process enquiries.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 October 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
Under the University's Employment Equity Plan and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but it is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
By applying for this vacancy, candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information, including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.
