Vacancy Job The University of KwaZulu-Natal COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Vacancy Job The University of KwaZulu-Natal COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of

Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution.

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our

Employment Equity Plan.

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN FINANCE (2 Posts)

WESTVILLE CAMPUS

REFERENCE NO.: AEF05/2017

The School of Accounting, Economics and Finance wishes to appoint academics who will

contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate

students in Finance and to build the knowledge base of the discipline through teaching,

research, administration of teaching activities and relevant community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (objectively measurable from CV)

Professor

 A relevant doctoral degree;

 Minimum of ten years teaching in the discipline at a higher education institution;

 A current and sustained research publication record in peer-reviewed accredited

journals appropriate for this level;

 Successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD levels;

 Evidence of attracting external research funds;

 Evidence of strong academic leadership.

Associate Professor

 A relevant doctoral degree;

 Five years of experience in either teaching/lecturing/research or industry experience

in the relevant field or discipline, at least three of which must be in Post-Graduate

supervision or mentoring of junior research staff;

 Evidence of excellence as a researcher within the discipline;

 Track record of successful research supervision of Masters and PhD candidates;

 Leadership in Teaching and Learning and/or Research.

Senior Lecturer

 Relevant doctoral degree;

 Minimum of three years teaching experience in the discipline at a higher education

institution;

 Evidence of excellence as a researcher within the discipline;

 Successful supervision of Masters and/or PhD students.

Lecturer

 A relevant Master’s degree; and

 Experience in teaching within the discipline at a tertiary level or three years relevant

industry experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years of date of

assumption of duty.

Advantages:

 Evidence of progress towards a PhD.

 Research supervision experience.

Short-listed candidates will be required to make a presentation at the interview.

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2012 Conditions of Service.

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are

available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/AcademicProcess-Proc-Guides.aspx.

The remuneration package offered includes benefits and will be dependent on the

qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 01 October 2017.

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the

Vacancies page of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za.

Completed forms may be sent to recruitment-landm@ukzn.ac.za.

Please state the advert reference number in your subject line.