Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Finance/Banking at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach courses in Finance and/or Banking including specific specialisations that may include banking, financial risk management, financial markets and institutions, derivative instruments, portfolio/investment management, or corporate finance to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. 
• Develop and refine the curriculum associated with modules taught in Finance and/or Banking. 
• Assist and contribute meaningfully to core activities within the Department including academic administration, research, marketing, seminars, and community development projects. 
• Assist in mentoring and supervising postgraduate students at Honours, Master’s and PhD level. 
• Conduct research in the field of Finance and/or Banking and deliver quality research outputs in the form of DHET-accredited articles (preferably in Q1 and Q2 rated journals), book chapters, books and conference papers, and in line with the research strategy of the faculty. 
• Disseminate research at both local and international conferences, seminars or workshops specialising in Finance and/or Banking. 
• Manage the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) affiliation relationship with the Chartered Financial Institute. 
• Pursue and manage additional professional affiliations/accreditations to improve the international standing of the department. 
• Serve as a member of various academic committees within the faculty and university. 
• Participate in formal self-development programmes within the UFS aimed at strengthening aspirations and skills as a researcher and lecturer. 
• Contribute meaningfully to the culture of collegiality and collaboration within the department. 

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities at national conferences.
• Evidence of potential to conduct research and publish in relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof).
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating. 
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals. 
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof).
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in Finance and/or banking.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating within the next three years. 
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s and PhD degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international DHET-accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Proven experience in supervising topics in Finance and/or Banking.
• Proven lecturing and research experience in Higher Education.
• Possess the ability to develop a curriculum and teaching resources for the courses specialising in Finance and Banking.
• Possess the necessary skills and knowledge in using software including Eviews, Stata, SmartPLS, or SPSS (including Amos).
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and proficiency of coding language including Python or R and apply this in the disciplines of Finance and/or Banking.
• Excellent research record.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body (attach proof).
• Experience as a departmental leader/ manager in a higher education environment.