Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Accounting - Qwaqwa at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

•     Teach, coordinate, and assess Accounting modules (Financial Accounting, Accounting Ethics, and/or Managerial Accounting) offered by the School of Accountancy.
•     Contribute to curriculum development and innovation.
•     Monitor the effectiveness of your pedagogical approach in facilitating student learning to a diverse student body. 
•     Undertake research and produce scholarly outputs in the field of Accountancy.
•     Participate in community engagement initiatives.
•     Perform related administrative duties in the School and Faculty.
•     Develop and maintain relationships with relevant research communities, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships.
•     For the senior lecturer appointment, the following additional duties and responsibilities are applicable: 
•     Perform an academic leadership role in Accounting / Financial Accounting OR Managerial Accounting and Finance, including quality assurance and ensuring that the module offerings respond to the requirements of professional accountancy bodies and the changing world of work.
•     Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, Masters or PhD theses or research projects.
•     Mentor junior staff to achieve their academic/career goals.

Inherent Job Requirements

Senior Lecturer:

•     A PhD in Accountancy on NQF level 10 OR a Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a Master’s degree in Accountancy on NQF level 9 (qualifies for a permanent appointment).

or 

•     A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding an Honours degree in Accountancy on NQF level 8 and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (qualifies for a contract appointment: 5 years, during which a Masters degree on NQF level 9 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
•     Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the field of Accounting / Financial Accounting / Managerial Accounting and Finance.
•     Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancyinbusiness field.
•     Has produced high quality publications or reports in the field of accountancy.

Lecturer:

•     A Master’s degree in Accountancy on NQF level 9 (qualifies for a permanent appointment). 

or

•     A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding an Honours degree in Accountancy on NQF level 8 (qualifies for a contract appointment: 5 years, during which a Masters degree on NQF level 9 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
•     A minimum of three years relevant work experience in industry or teaching experience in a higher education environment.
•     A good academic record.

Recommendations:

•     Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
•     Proven research record of relevant publications in nationally accredited journals.
•     A commitment to registering for a PhD/ master’s degree in Accountancy at the first available 
• opportunity if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.

Competencies
Key Competencies:

    Results Orientated:

•         The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and work to achieve success.
•         The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. 

    Strategic thinking:

•         The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. 
•         The ability to be creative and openminded when addressing work issues.

    Business Acumen:

•         The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•         Proficient in using MS Office. 

    Leading:

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

    Building coalitions:

•          The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and persuade others.
•          The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.