Lecturer .2.01 (AC08) Insurance and Risk Management - Full Time at University of the Witwatersrand

Requirements for Lecturer level appointment:
•    A Master’s degree in Insurance and Risk Management is preferred but Master’s degrees in finance, law and economics related fields, with an insurance and risk focus, will be considered.
•    In addition to at least a Masters’ degree, candidates with an Honours degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management is an advantage.
•    Registration/commitment to register towards a PhD focused on Insurance and Risk, shortly after appointment, is necessary.
•    Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with teaching experience.

•    Existing accredited publications will be an advantage.

Additional requirements:

• It should be noted that the Division is looking to hire in the core Insurance and Risk Management areas of insurance regulation, economic theory of insurance, risk management, life insurance, health insurance, retirement funding, reinsurance and property and casualty insurance. Therefore, only candidates who have demonstrable track record of having formal academic qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level in insurance and risk management and/or finance, law and economics related fields with an insurance and risk focus, who are capable of teaching in these areas, will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with depth of knowledge and proven teaching experience in two or more of these areas. 

Expectations of successful applicant:

• Actively participate in research and supervision of postgraduate students.
• Design, teach and administer undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 
• Engaged participation in the running of the Division through academic citizenship and administrative activities.
• As Wits is a research-intensive university, appointed staff members will be required to engage in research and to publish in accredited outlets.

Closing date:  28 February 2026