Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor at University of Cape Town

Requirements for the position:

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in quantitative finance, financial mathematics, financial risk management, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Evidence of experience in supervising research.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills relevant to the study of financial markets and risk management.
• Evidence of active research, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• A record of presenting research findings at conferences.

Associate Professor

In addition to the above, candidates appointed at Associate Professor level would be required to have:

• An established research record with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Indication of international research standing and visibility.
• Evidence of current Master’s and PhD supervision.
• Teaching experience at postgraduate level.
• Experience in academic leadership, administration and management.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate some or all the following

• The ability to contribute to curriculum development and delivery in postgraduate programmes.
• The ability to develop and sustain a research programme in areas aligned with the Institute’s focus.
• Experience in collaborative research, in particular with financial sector partners.
• Knowledge of emerging developments in financial markets, quantitative finance, and risk management.
• A commitment to innovative and effective teaching practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

Remuneration

• Salaries are based on the University of Cape Town’s standard Cost of Employment (COE) structure for academic staff. Academic staff in AIFMRM receive a 20% Scarcity Allowance above the standard COE.

Closing date:   26 June 2026