Lecturer.2.01 AC08 at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        

• SEF invites applications for the above position in order to fill vacancies in the Finance Division of SEF. The position is instituted as part of the FirstRand Foundation endowment initiative in the field of financial data sciences.
• The appointed candidate will be expected to work closely with the FirstRand Chair Professor at SEF to specialize in the area of financial data analytics.

Requirements:
The successful applicant will be expected to actively participate in the following:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Investments and/or Corporate Finance
• Conducting research
• Supervision of postgraduate students
• Administration and academic citizenship activities
• Completion of PhD if not already holding the degree
• Specialize in financial data science under the mentorship program

Minimum qualifications:
Applicants for the above position should meet the following qualification requirements:

• Master’s degree in the field of Finance
• Evidence of successful teaching
• Data analytical skills will be additional advantage
• A PhD Qualification in Finance will be an added advantage
• Supervision of postgraduate students is desirable.