Lecturer - School of Accountancy

Job Title- Lecturer - School of Accountancy (Job ID: 5926)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> School of Accountancy- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date- 27/10/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**: - Teach, coordinate and assess Organisational Ethics and Citzenship and one or more of the Auditing / Taxation /Financial Management / Accounting modules offered by the School of Accountancy at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. - Develop students’ digital acumen and other relevant graduate attributes. - Contribute to curriculum development and innovation to ensure that the module offerings accommodate the requirements of professional accountancy bodies (e.g. SAICA’s AGA and CA of the Future Competency Framework) and the changing world of work. - Contribute to advancing the pedagogical practices followed in the School of Accountancy. - Conduct research and publish in quality journals. - Attend and present at conferences, research colloquia, workshops, and seminars. - Develop and maintain relationships with the relevant research community, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships. - Perform administrative duties within the school. **Inherent requirements**: **Lecturer** - A relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy (for a permanent appointment) **or** - A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant NQF Level 8 qualification in Accountancy (contract appointment: five years during which a master’s on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). - A good academic record. **Recommendations**: - Possesses practical experience in the field of Accountancy. - Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning. - Proven record of relevant scholarly publications. - Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching / research. - Competencies**Required competencies**: - **Results oriented.**: - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. - ** Strategic thinking.**: - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. - The ability to plan work and to follow plans. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading.** - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. **- Building coalitions** - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. - A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. - Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). - Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required). - A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). - Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). - A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). - Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). **Assumption of duties**: 1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter **Closing date**: 27 October 2024 **Salary**: The salary is available on request. **Fringe benefits**: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. **Enquiries**: **General**: