Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Economics and Finance (Job ID: 6581) - (2262) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Economics and Finance, specifically Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Introduction to Mathematical Economics, Statistics for Economics, Econometrics, International Economics, Development Economics, and Personal Finance.
• Participate actively in research and publications.
• Ensure active participation in and contribution to the Faculty’s research activities.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work as a team with colleagues within the faculty. 
• 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 to research coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the discipline.

Inherent requirements:
Senior Lecturer:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Economics or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in presenting papers/posters at national and international 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. 
• Proven experience in successfully supervising master’s degree students through to graduation.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals. 
• Demonstrated ability to use Econometric software package(s) such as EViews, Stata, and R
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and proficiency in coding using Python and apply this in the disciplines of Economics and Finance.
• 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 in Economics or related discipline.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Excellent research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. 
• Proven track record of successfully supervising postgraduate students to completion at master’s and PhD levels.
• Demonstrated ability to use Econometric software package(s) such as EViews, Stata, and R.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and proficiency in coding using Python and apply this in the disciplines of Economics and Finance.
• 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:

• Proven experience in supervising topics in Economics and Finance.
• Proven lecturing and research experience in Higher Education.
• Excellent research record.

Competencies
Required competencies: 
Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• 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 maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Closing date:
 14 September 2026.