Job Description

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (MAF)DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTINGExciting teaching opportunities currently exist for an established subject specialist in Management Accounting and Finance (MAF)Rhodes University Rhodes University wishes to appoint a qualified person to join the vibrant MAF team in the Department of Accounting.The DepartmentThe Department of Accounting is one of the largest departments at Rhodes University, with twenty-two staff members and more than 800 students.The Department is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants for purposes of the qualifying examinations for admission as Chartered Accountants. Graduates of the Department have consistently achieved success in parts 1 and 2 of the qualifying examinations.In addition to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (equivalent of the CTA), the department also offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation. This program has become a popular choice among students who wish to follow a career as a tax specialist.The Department also offers post-graduate programmes to PhD level. The Masters's degree in Taxation is done by coursework and thesis on a part-time basis and is highly regarded by the profession.We have a number of Master and PhD graduates from our Taxation programme who won the prestigious Norton Rose Fulbright / SAIPA prize for the best master's or PhD degree thesis in South Africa.The Department contributes to research in the field of accountancy through regular conference presentations, contributions to textbooks and publications in journals.The lecturing staff are successful academics and professional accountants: most of the staff are qualified Chartered Accountants and many are recognised subject experts with impressive achievements in their names.Main ObjectivesAll academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research and community engagement as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.The Requirements
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:CA(SA) at the date of application, with either a Master's degree or PhD in Management Accounting and Finance or a related field.

• Professional experience in Management Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• Considerable teaching experience in Management Accounting and Finance, at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required on a SAICA CA-accredited programme.
• Supervision at Master's and/or PhD levels required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles.

SENIOR LECTURER:CA(SA) at the date of application. A Master's degree in Management Accounting and Finance or related field would be an advantage.

• Professional experience in Management Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• Considerable teaching experience in Management Accounting and Finance at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required on a SAICA CA-accredited programme.
• Growing national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.

Application ProcessProspective candidates must read the for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV, relevant qualifications and confirmation of SAICA membership which should include the following: -

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Please submit all documentation to ensure an application is not disqualified.Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to .Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting will be confirmed.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.Closing Date: 9 August 2024If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

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