Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (College of Business and Economics: School of Management: Department of Finance and Investment Management) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Investment Management. The Department of Finance and Investment Management is a dynamic department offering a variety of qualifications including undergraduate programmes, which can grant students access to any one of five different Honour’s programmes.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

Teaching:

• Deliver lectures at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in areas including, but not limited to, Financial Markets, Derivatives Pricing, Risk Management, Portfolio Management and Construction, Financial Mathematics, and Programming for Finance.

Research:

• Engage actively in research within the field of investments and/or quantitative finance.
• Regular publication in accredited academic journals is expected.

Community Engagement:

• Participate in community outreach projects as identified by the department or institution.

Supervision:

• Oversee the research work of postgraduate students, providing guidance and support to foster academic growth.

Academic Administration:

• Contribute to administrative and leadership tasks within the academic unit.

Committee Participation:

• Serve on various committees at the departmental and college levels to contribute to the governance and strategic planning of the institution.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral Degree in Finance, Actuarial Sciences, or a related field.
• Proficiency in advanced finance-related software is essential.
• A minimum of four (4) to eight (8) years of experience in the higher education sector.
• Strong background in mathematics or related fields, with advanced qualifications in Mathematics of Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar disciplines.
• Proven track record of conducting research in Quantitative Finance, with a substantial publication history.
• One (1) to five (5) years’ previous experience lecturing in relevant subject disciplines.
• Active engagement in research with a solid record of publications and presentations at academic conferences.
• Experience in successfully supervising research projects for postgraduate students at both Masters and Doctoral levels.

Recommendations:

• Practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Knowledge of the online learning environment.
• CFA Charter holder.
• CFA Level 1, 2 or 3.
• Financial Risk Management (FRM) Certification.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner.