Associate Professor (College of Business and Economics: School of Accounting: Department of Commercial Accounting) at University of Johannesburg

Job description:

• The Department of Commercial Accounting is a dynamic department aimed at developing Accountant professionals and future business leaders of industry, locally and globally. We strive to be innovative in cutting-edge subject development and research. The Department is actively recruiting for an Associate Professor to join its dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking research projects in Accounting-related fields and stimulating multidisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the implementation of the departmental research strategy, performing and encouraging scientific research and fulfilling a mentoring role.
• Supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
• Lecturing on an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Organising and administering international conferences.
• Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Accounting-related fields.
• A research track record in recognised journals and conference proceedings.
• Proven supervision record at postgraduate level.
• Working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Knowledgeable in the field of Accounting.
• Extensive experience in organising and administering international conferences.

Recommendations:

• Multidisciplinary research focus.
• Extensive experience in education.
• Experience with Postdoctoral Research Fellows/having been a Postdoctoral Fellow one-self.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and a team player.
• Analytical and critical thinking.

Deadline:5th April,2026