Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: Department of Finance & Investment Management) at University of Johannesburg

Job Specification:

• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a 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 at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Most of the undergraduate and post graduate qualifications are affiliated or accredited by a professional body.

Duties:

• The incumbent will be expected to:
• Lecturing at under and postgraduate level in the Financial Planning and Investments discipline with special reference to estate and wealth planning, retirement planning, investment planning, risk management and tax planning subject specific modules.
• Conduct research in the field of financial planning and regularly publish in accredited academic journals.
• Participate in identified community outreach projects.
• Perform administrative duties as instructed by the HOD or Programme Manager.
• Supervise both Honours and Masters students.
• A commitment to pursue further studies towards a PhD.

Minimum requirements

• The minimum requirement is a Master's Degree (NQF 9) in a Finance related field. To be considered for the lecturer position, the successful incumbent will be required to undertake a doctorate qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period. The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract and converted to a permanent contract on the attainment of the doctorate.
• An NQF level 8 qualification in Financial Planning that is accredited by the FPI to become a CFP® professional.
• Working knowledge of advanced Finance Software.
• Previous lecturing experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• A CFP® designation.

Competencies & behavioral attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 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. 

 
Recommendations:

• Must be able to interact and manage external stakeholder relationships.
• Industry and practical experience in the relevant subject disciplines.
• Proven ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.