Job Description

This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5270. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: . Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in pursuit of the department's strategic plan with regard to research, teaching and engaged scholarship.
• Conduct high quality research and publish in accredited journals.
• Contribute to the teaching of the department at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervise postgraduate students with their master's or PhD theses or research projects.
• Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops and seminars in order to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry and professional organisations.
• Assist with the various administrative activities of the department, such as overseeing the capacity building efforts.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Economics or Financial Economics (for a permanent appointment).

OR

• A Master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Economics or Financial Economics (contract appointment: 5 years, during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Economics or Financial Economics must be obtained to be converted into a permanent appointment).
• Proven experience in presenting Economics/Financial Economics modules at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Economics or Financial Economics.
• Proven experience in presenting Economics/Financial Economics modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervising graduated master's students.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited 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:

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Economics or Financial Economics.
• Proven experience in presenting Economics/Financial Economics modules at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.
• 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.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• 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:

• Have a strong mathematical background.
• Be able to teach Spatial Economics at postgraduate level.

Competencies

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE OR APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all academic records.
• A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• A service record from your current employer/last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Strategic thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• 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.

• Leading:

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

• 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.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible

Closing date:
27 August 2023

Salary:
The salary scale is available on request.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9814 or email at or . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/9810/9813 for assistance.

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.

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 :

The 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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