Lecturer/senior Lecturer/associate Professor in Finance/banking

Job Title - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Finance/Banking (Job ID: 6174) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Economics and Finance - Contract Type - Permanent - Occupational Level - Junior Management - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 10/7/2025 - Description **INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED** - A detailed Curriculum Vitae. - Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation). - A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals). - Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only). **Duties and responsibilities**: - Teach courses in Finance and/or Banking including specific specialisations that may include banking, financial risk management, financial markets and institutions, derivative instruments, portfolio/investment management, or corporate finance to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. - Develop and refine the curriculum associated with modules taught in Finance and/or Banking. - Assist and contribute meaningfully to core activities within the Department including academic administration, research, marketing, seminars, and community development projects. - Assist in mentoring and supervising postgraduate students at Honours, Master’s and PhD level. - Conduct research in the field of Finance and/or Banking and deliver quality research outputs in the form of DHET-accredited articles (preferably in Q1 and Q2 rated journals), book chapters, books and conference papers, and in line with the research strategy of the faculty. - Disseminate research at both local and international conferences, seminars or workshops specialising in Finance and/or Banking. - Manage the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) affiliation relationship with the Chartered Financial Institute. - Pursue and manage additional professional affiliations/accreditations to improve the international standing of the department. - Serve as a member of various academic committees within the faculty and university. - Participate in formal self-development programmes within the UFS aimed at strengthening aspirations and skills as a researcher and lecturer. - Contribute meaningfully to the culture of collegiality and collaboration within the department. **Inherent requirements**: **Lecturer** - A PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline (for a permanent appointment) **or** - Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). - Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof). - Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities at national conferences. - Evidence of potential to conduct research and publish in relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals. - A good academic record (attach a copy). **Senior Lecturer** - PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline. - Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences. - Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof). - Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. - An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating. - Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students. - A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals. - Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels. **Associate Professor** - PhD on NQF Level 10 with a background in Finance or Banking or related discipline. - Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. - Be in possession of, or provide evidence of being busy studying towards, either the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designation (attach proof). - Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is