Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach, coordinate and assess the Financial Accounting / Accounting, Management Accounting & Financial Management, Taxation and/or Auditing 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 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.

For the associate professor / senior lecturer post, the following additional duties and responsibilities are applicable:

• Perform an academic leadership role in the School of Accountancy, including ensuring quality assurance.
• Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, master's or PhD theses / research projects.
• Mentor junior staff to achieve their academic/career goals.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• A relevant master's degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy

or
A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Accountancy on NQF Level 8 (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant master's degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).

• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Accountancy

or
A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant master's degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy
or
A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Accountancy on NQF Level 8 and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (contract appointment: five years during which a master's degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).

• Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the accountancy field.
• Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancy-in-business field.
• Has produced high quality scholarly publications or reports in the field of accountancy.

Associate Professor

• A relevant PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Accountancy

or
A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant master's degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy
or
A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Accountancy on NQF Level 8 and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (contract appointment: five years during which a master's degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).

• Proven experience in the successful facilitation of student learning and curriculum development in the field of accountancy in the higher education environment.
• Has a national reputation as an active researcher and a scholar in the field of accountancy.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:Associate Professor / Senior lecturer

• Possesses strong leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent potential to obtain a PhD if not already obtained.
• Is willing to contribute in a proactive and collegial manner to the strategic projects of the School of Accountancy.
• Is willing to be a member of the management team of the School of Accountancy.
• Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching / research.

Lecturer

• 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.

CompetenciesRequired 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 carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading.

- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions

- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• 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 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafterClosing date:
09 May 2024Salary:
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:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9814 or MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 9848 for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.Additional Information

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