Professor/Associate Professor: Economics -Ref No :5040 (Alice Campus) at University of Fort Hare

The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community. The University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint suitable qualified and experienced candidates for vacant post in Economics Department-Faculty of Management and Commerce:

Minimum requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Economics, Development or Finance
• At least 7 years higher education experience for a full Professor / 5 years for Associate Professor, with extensive teaching and research experience in Economics
• Track record of accredited research publications commensurate with appointment at the academic level of a full Professor/ Associate Professor
• Extensive postgraduate supervision experience, including successful doctoral supervision

Additional Requirements:

• Evidence of successful fundraising for research-related activities
• Evidence of academic leadership and/or mentoring less experienced researchers
• Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows will be an added advantage
• Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialization.
• Recognition as a national and/or international scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g. NRF rating; international keynote/plenaries) will be an added advantage
• Specialization in Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Marine Economics or Transport Economics will be an added advantage

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development and implementation
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the relevant field of specialization
• Supervise postgraduate students to doctoral level
• Achieve research output norms for Professors/Associate Professors
• Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
• Perform academic leadership, mentoring and related administrative duties
• Secure external research grants

Closing Date: 4 September 2023