10 Oct
North-West University
Vanderbijlpark
IntroductionNORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: V000316 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A6/A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENTDuties & Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies
Research
- Research activities to be discussed with PGL and Director.
Community engagement
- Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of SAS.
Desired Experience & Qualification
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
- A PhD (NQF 10) in Accountancy.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching Accounting at a tertiary institution.
- Accreditations and registration with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) or South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as an AGA(SA) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
SENIOR LECTURER
- A Master of Commerce (NQF level 9) in Accountancy.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience teaching Accounting at a tertiary institution.
- Accreditations and registration with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) or South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as an AGA(SA) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of Accounting.
- Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes,
setting of assessments.
- Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
- Interest in community service.
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
- Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Professional and ethical behavior.
- Adaptability / Agility.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Heleen Janse van Vuuren on 016 910 3402
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 18 October 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.