Lecturer: Accounting Education - Department Social Sciences and Commerce Education at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Accounting Education mainly and Economic Management Science Education cluster modules.
• Participate in the work integrated learning programme of the faculty (teaching practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Accounting Education specifically and EMS Education generally.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

Inherent requirements:

• A relevant doctoral degree with Accounting Education on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) or
• A relevant Master’s degree with a focus on Accounting Education on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree with Accounting Education on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). Candidates must submit proof of registration for a relevant doctoral degree with Accounting Education on NQF Level 10.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to the teaching, learning and assessment of Accounting Education.
• Candidates must have studied Accounting as a major with either Business Studies or Economics as a second major or minor subject, in their undergraduate degree qualifications.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of five (5) year’s relevant teaching experience in a school context or a minimum of two (2) years relevant teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentation at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced, that are published or have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, in an accredited journal.

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.