Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Accountancy at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach, coordinate, and assess Accountancy modules (Financial Accounting, Organisational Ethics, and/or Managerial Accounting) offered by the School of Accountancy.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of your pedagogical approach in facilitating student learning to a diverse student body. 
• Undertake research and produce scholarly outputs in the field of Accountancy.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant research communities, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships.
• Perform related administrative duties in the School and Faculty.
• Serve as a mentor to students and junior staff.
• For Senior Lecturer, the following additional duties and responsibilities are applicable:
• Perform an academic leadership role in the School of Accountancy, including ensuring quality assurance and that the module offerings respond to the requirements of professional accountancy bodies (e.g., SAICA’s CA2025 Competency Framework) and the changing world of work. 
• Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, master’s, or PhD theses / research projects.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy (qualifies for a permanent appointment).
• OR 
• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree on NQF Level 8 (qualifies for a contract appointment: five years during which a relevant  master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• A minimum of three years relevant work experience in industry or teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Accountancy or a Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy (qualifies for a permanent appointment). OR 
• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree on NQF Level 8 and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (qualifies for a contract appointment: five years during which a relevant  master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the accountancy field.
• Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancy-in-business field.
• Has produced high quality publications or reports in the field of accountancy.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• 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.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international 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.

Recommendations:

• Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in nationally accredited journals.
• A commitment to registering for a PhD/ master’s degree in accountancy at the first available 
• opportunity if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:  

Results oriented:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.