Professor/Associate Professor in Auditing
Post Number
8020968 (ITS:0189)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Accounting
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
26/8/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Business & Finance, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme.
The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICAs Initial Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).
The successful candidate for Professor/Associate Professor in Auditing will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, primarily in the area of Auditing
- Provide academic leadership and administration
- Undertake curriculum development and assessment
- Conduct research and publish in Auditing
- Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
- Participate in community engagement and outreach
- Contribute to the co-ordination and management of the Departments teaching and research programmes
Minimum Requirements Professor:
- PhD or equivalent in the field of Auditing or related field
- Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Auditing at a post-graduate level on a SAICA accredited programme
- A record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in the field of Auditing
- A record of successful postgraduate supervision
- Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline
- The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
- Experience in generating research grants
- Masters degree or equivalent in the field of Auditing or related field
- Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Auditing at a post-graduate level on a SAICA accredited programme
- A record of quality peer reviewed publications
- A record of successful postgraduate supervision
- Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably an international presence in his/her discipline
- The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
- Student focused approach
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Computer literacy and e-learning skills
- Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the Universitys commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
