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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 a Senior Lecturer 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 programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Have strong knowledge in the field of IFRS Accounting.
- Lecture accounting at an undergraduate level including setting tests, assignments and examination papers.
- Encourage students' personal development through consultation and tutorials.
- Contribute to activities of the department, the college and university.
- Conduct and publish quality research and participate in conferences.
- Be involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline.
- Participate in community engagement and societal impact projects.
- A Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA CA(SA).
- Sound knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards.
- Previous experience in teaching and research in Accountancy at University level.
- Appropriate practical experience.
- Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors.
- Fluent in written and oral English communication.
- 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.
- A relevant Masters or PHD Qualification.
- Ability to conduct research.
- Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
- Record of relevant academic publications.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Ahmed Mohammadali Haji (Head of Department) at Tel. (011) 559 3980
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms Samkelisiwe Chiliza (HCM Business Partner) at Tel. (011) 559 2548
