Job Description

DEPARTMENT
Management and Commerce
POSITION
Professor(P5)/Associate Professor(P6) : Accounting (1 Post)
Permanent
UFH Advert Reference No.: 00000
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This academic leadership position in a faculty, provides thought leadership in advancing faculty & institutional learning & research objectives, through: * The design, development, implementation and maintenance of accredited programs aligned with institutional strategies, objectives & quality standards within a discipline * Participating in faculty & institutional leadership governance structures (committees, fora & assuming accountability for academic administration outcomes) within discipline * Establishing collaborative networks, research initiatives both locally, regionally & internationally * Mentoring of academic staff * Founding & monitoring community engagement initiatives in alignment with social responsibility & scholarly engagement goals * Lecturing, teaching & promoting students * Hosting of post-doctoral fellows * Publishing research within institutional criteria & requirements * Actively promoting research that has potential to further IP & third party income goals through partnerships/donor relationships that attract funding & reputational advancement for the institution.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Academic Thought Leadership.
• Teaching Execution
• Post Graduate Research Supervision
• T&L Integrated Community Engagement
• Research grants & funding applications/proposals
• Research Execution
• International Academic & Research Program Collaboration

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant Doctoral Degree
• Registration with a relevant professional accounting body
• At least 9 years experience in higher education for Professor, and 7 years' experience for Associate Professor
• Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in accounting areas of specialization including Taxation, Auditing, Management Accounting, and Financial Accounting.
• A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Professor/Associate Professor
• Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision
• Previously taught at a SAICA-endorsed programme, delivering courses aligned with professional accounting standards and competencies.
• Evidence of successful national and international fundraising for research.
• Recognition as an established scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, international keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:

• Qualification / courses in higher education teaching and learning / Recognition for teaching
• Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and international levels
• Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.
• Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.
• Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Business Acumen.
• Change Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Partnering
• Academic Programme & Quality Management
• Academic Standards Formulation & Compliance
• Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration
• Research & Innovation
• Research Support

REMUNERATION
A competitive executive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.
ENQUIRIES:

Skills Required