Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - (1400) at University of Venda

Minimum requirements:

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A relevant Honours degree in Accountancy PLUS an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA)); or a relevant Master’s degree. OR
• A relevant Doctoral degree in Informatics/Business Information Systems specialising in Data Science (Data Analytics and/Digital Accounting Systems).
• 5 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or 7 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
• At least 5 publications in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.

LECTURER:

• A relevant Honours degree in Accountancy. OR
• A relevant Masters in Informatics/Business Information Systems specializing in Data Science (Data Analytics and Digital Accounting Systems)
• 3 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or 5 years of professional experience in the relevant field.

Duties: The candidate is expected to teach the following modules: 

• Financial Management and Advanced Information Systems and/or Data Science (Data Analytics and Digital Technologies) in the Department of Accountancy at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in accordance with the requirements of syllabi by presenting lectures, tutorials and practical’s and assisting students with academic problems.
• With regard to the Data Analytics and Digital Skills module, the incumbent will be expected to: develop and teach courses on digital competencies; keep up to date with the latest developments in the field of Data Science and incorporate new knowledge and best practices into teaching materials; and collaborate with other lecturers in the department to ensure the curriculum is aligned with the SAICA competency framework, the industry needs and trends.
• Successful candidates will also be expected to participate meaningfully in the other activities of the department, which include research and publications, postgraduate supervision, and community engagement.