Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Accounting and Auditing at University of Venda

Position-specific requirements:

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A relevant Honours degree plus an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA)); or a relevant Master’s degree.
• 5 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or 7 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
• Possession of 5 publications is an advantage, although not compulsory.
• The above-mentioned professional members without relevant Masters degrees will be expected to register for the same qualification within 2 years after the appointment.

LECTURER:

• A relevant Honours degree.
• 3 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or 5 years of professional experience in the relevant field
• Publications in peer reviewed and or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation.

Duties: 

The candidates are expected to teach at least two modules from the following: 

• Taxation and Financial Management 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.
• Ensuring that the modules taught comply with the required academic and other standards by compiling lecture notes, study guides and practical manuals for approval and that studying remains up to date.
• Enhancing knowledge and skills in own field to benefit students and staff by collaborating on research projects, proposing/conducting own research, attending conferences/symposia, publishing/presenting papers, developing links with other academics locally and internationally and participating in the University’s community development program by preparing project proposals and leading/conducting approved projects.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the departmental administration by assisting with registration, selection of students, and preparing and submitting budgets relevant to their field of study.