Professor/associate Professor: Economics

Eastern Cape, Alice Campus

**The University of Fort Hare** is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.
**Minimum requirements**:

- Doctoral degree in Economics, Development or Finance
- At least 7 years higher education experience for a full Professor / 5 years for Associate Professor, with extensive teaching and research experience in Economics
- Track record of accredited research publications commensurate with appointment at the academic level of a full Professor/ Associate Professor
- Extensive postgraduate supervision experience, including successful doctoral supervision

**Additional Requirements**
- Evidence of successful fundraising for research-related activities
- Evidence of academic leadership and/or mentoring less experienced researchers
- Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows will be an added advantage
- Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialization.
- Recognition as a national and/or international scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g. NRF rating; international keynote/plenaries) will be an added advantage
- Specialization in Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Marine Economics or Transport Economics will be an added advantage

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development and implementation
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the relevant field of specialization
- Supervise postgraduate students to doctoral level
- Achieve research output norms for Professors/Associate Professors
- Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
- Perform academic leadership, mentoring and related administrative duties
- Secure external research grants

**Closing Date: 6 March 2023**

**To apply**: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

- No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.

**Note**:
**_Queries can be directed to Ms S. Sigodi on _**
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**_043 704 7190_**

**The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.**

**University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.**
- For more information please contact:

- Siyamthanda Sigodi