Professor / Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: School of Accounting: Department of Accountancy) (5-year Fixed Term) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Department of Accounting 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 a Professor/Associate Professor (5-year fixed-term contract from date of assumption of duties) to join its dynamic team.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking research projects in Auditing And Accounting related fields and stimulating multidisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the implementation of the departmental research strategy performing and encouraging scientific research and fulfilling a mentoring role.
• Supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
• Lecturing on an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Organising and administering international conferences.
• Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Auditing.
• A research track record in recognised journals and conference proceedings.
• Proven supervision record at postgraduate level.
• Working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Knowledgeable in the field of Auditing.
• Extensive experience in organising and administering international conferences.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

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

Recommendations: 

• Multidisciplinary research focus.
• Extensive experience in education.
• Experience with post doctoral research fellows/having been a post doctoral fellow one-self.

Apply by: 6 July 2025