Job Description

The Department of Economics strives to be a leading academic department that


exemplifies excellence and innovation in the discipline by shifting towards a more


quantitative curriculum and more research output. We are therefore looking for


qualified academic who can contribute immensely to these ambitions. Accordingly,


applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the following


position:

Requirements:

Doctoral degree in Economics Proven track record of at least 3 publications in SAPSE accredited journals. Research supervision at Masters and Doctoral levels. A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in a tertiary institution. Computer literacy is compulsory, especially a sound knowledge of MS Word,
MS Excel and Internet.

Duties:

Lecture and supervise at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Economics. In addition to common economics modules, teach at least anyone of the
following modules: Econometrics, Statistics for Economics and Mathematical


Economics.


Undertake proven research in the field of Economics and Econometrics. Participate in academic leadership and quality control. Develop and maintain professional, industry, and community partnerships.

Closing date: 14 March 2025


Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed


CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include


contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including


Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport


should be forwarded to Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications to:


recruitment17@ul.ac.za


Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms S Mathule, 015 268 2916

It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by

the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the

requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be

made in accordance with the University's Employment Equity Policy. Preference:

Senior Lecturer: Economics will be given to Male (Africans, Coloureds & Indians)

and Female (Africans & Coloureds).

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have

not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants

as unsuccessful.

The University reserve the right not to make appointment