Senior Lecturer: Macro-economics at University of Cape Town

Requirements for the position:

• a PhD in Economics.
• evidence of peer-reviewed research output in accredited journals.
• a demonstrable track record in teaching macro-economics at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and
• some evidence of postgraduate supervision.

The following will be advantageous:

• Evidence of involvement in curriculum development and review.
• Evidence of having secured research funding to support research activities.
• Serve as an active member of national and/or international scholarly societies.
• Evidence of national and/or international collaborations.

Responsibilities for the position may include:

Teaching

• Design and deliver lectures, tutorials, tests, and exams.
• Convene courses and manage teaching teams.
• Supervise/co-supervise post-graduate students (Honours, Masters and Doctoral).
• Assist in curriculum development and review.

Research

• Contribute to the ongoing development of a research strategy for macro-economics in the school.
• Develop /expand research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
• Raise research funding from appropriate national and international funding bodies.

Leadership, management, and administration

• Perform leadership, management and administrative functions related to teaching and research (i.e., convene and manage courses, manage research teams, manage funding for research, monitor operational expenses, write progress reports, etc) at School, Faculty and University level.
• When required, be prepared to lead and manage academic activities within the School, Faculty and/or University.
• Actively contribute to the transformation imperatives of the University of Cape Town.

Social responsiveness

• Initiate and participate in social responsiveness activities within the School, Faculty and/or University and broader society

Closing date: 30 April 2023