Senior Lecturer - Department of Taxation at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbents will be responsible for:
• Lecturing in Taxation at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Academic administration and management;
• Supervising postgraduate students; and
• Scientific research and publications in accredited academic journals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified CA(SA), AND Master’s degree a specialisation in taxation that includes a research component; OR
• PhD qualification with a specialisation in taxation;
• Lecturing experience at a tertiary level;
• Experience in research and/or involvement in research activities; and
• Practical tax experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to effectively function in a group;
• Technical tax knowledge must be up to date with current legislation.
• Relevant knowledge of research methodologies; and
• Skills and knowledge for preparing students for the CA(SA) examination.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in the facilitation and management of large student groups;
• Experience in blended learning practices;
• Experience in the supervision and guidance of postgraduate students’ research;
• Lecturing experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level from an economic or finance perspective in the field of taxation;
• Publications in accredited academic journals;
• Involvement in professional activities where applicable;
• Candidates that are not as yet in possession of a doctoral degree should demonstrate the potential and willingness to obtain a doctoral qualification within a reasonable period after date of appointment.