NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: V000316 POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A6 / A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor:

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Accountancy with Auditing as an area of specialisation.
• A minimum of 3year’ experience teaching Auditing at a tertiary institution.

 Senior Lecturer:

• A Master of Commerce (NQF level 9) in Accountancy with Auditing as an area of specialisation.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience teaching Auditing at a tertiary institution.
• Must be registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) or South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)  as an AG(SA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• A working knowledge of essential technical competencies required in the field of Auditing.
• Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
• Knowledge of the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
• Interest in community service.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Knowledge of Accounting-related software packages.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and ethical behaviour
• Adaptability or agility

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Heleen Janse van Vuuren, Tel: 016 910 3402

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Karabelo Motsepe , Tel: 016 910 3104

CLOSING DATE:  5 March 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.