Senior Lecturer (AC07) – Insurance and Risk Management- Full Time at University of the Witwatersrand

Requirements for Senior Lecturer level appointment:

• A PhD in Insurance and Risk Management is preferred but PhD degrees in finance, law and economics related fields, with an insurance and risk focus, will be considered. 
• Demonstrable experience in a research leadership role, including a track record of accredited publications and student research supervision. 
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with substantial teaching experience, both at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
• In addition to a PhD, candidates with a Master’s degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management is an advantage.

Additional requirements:

• It should be noted that the Division is looking to hire in the core Insurance and Risk Management areas of insurance regulation, economic theory of insurance, risk management, life insurance, health insurance, retirement funding, reinsurance and property and casualty insurance. Therefore, only candidates who have demonstrable track record of having formal academic qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level in insurance and risk management and/or finance, law and economics related fields with an insurance and risk focus, who are capable of teaching in these areas, will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with depth of knowledge and proven teaching experience in two or more of these areas. 

Expectations of successful applicant:

• Actively participate in research and supervision of postgraduate students.
• Design, teach and administer undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 
• Engaged participation in the running of the Division through academic citizenship and administrative activities.

Closing date:  28 February 2026