Professor/Associate Professor (CBE: Department of Accountancy) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Department of Accountancy is a dynamic department aimed at developing accountants and auditors, as well as the future business leaders of industry, locally and globally. We strive to be innovative in cutting edge subject development and research.
• The Department is actively recruiting for an Associate Professor/Professor (fixed-term contract from date of assumption of duties until 29 Feb 2028) to join its dynamic team.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking research projects in the broader fields of Accounting and Finance stimulating and supervising multidisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the implementation of the departmental research strategy, performing, and encouraging scientific research and fulfilling a mentoring role.
• Engaging in international collaborative research partnerships and attract external funding.
• Supervision of Postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level.
• Lecturing on Master’s level.
• Making a meaningful difference through community service.
• Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.
• Fulfil administrative duties as required by the Head of Department. 

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Accounting or its related disciplines.
• Strong track record of high impact research as demonstrated among others by publications and citations in international recognised journals, books, book chapters and conference proceedings.
• Proven supervision record at Masters’ and Doctoral level.
• Working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Knowledgeable in the field of Accounting and Finance or its related disciplines.
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.
• Proven experience in developing societal impact, evidenced by national and global visibility.     
• Proven ability to secure external funding. proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors (transdisciplinary)?

Note: UJ’s promotion criteria will be applied when shortlisting for this post.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and a team player.
• Analytical thinking.

Recommendations:

• NRF rated scholar.
• Between eight- and ten-years’ working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• CA(SA).
• Multidisciplinary research focus including Industry 4.0.
• Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher/creative practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations.
• Demonstration of high-level and constant engagement in pedagogical activities within and beyond the classroom, in respect of teaching materials, assessment practices, integrated learning skills and learning.
• Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in discipline-related pedagogy