Lecturing Opportunities at University of Venda

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimological  or Policing studies
• At least 5 years’ tertiary teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate level or 7 years professional relevant experience.
• At least five (5) publications in accredited, peer reviewed economics-related journals.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students and evidence of current or successful supervision of M.Sc. students and PhD candidates.
• Experience in curriculum review and development.
• Leadership qualities and ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the English Language as a requirement for this position.

Added Advantages and Preferences:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have active community engagement experience that complements criminology and criminal justice curriculum.

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Criminology/Policing studies/Corrections/ Criminal Justice or Victimology.
• Three (3) years’ teaching experience at a higher education institution or five (5) years’ professional experience in the relevant field. 
• A strong academic record.
• Evidence of research skills in the field of criminology/criminal justice or related fields
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the English Language as a requirement for this position.

Added Advantages and Preferences:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree in criminology/policing studies/corrections/ criminal justice or victimology or candidates working towards the completion of a PhD in the related fields.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research agenda that complement the department’s needs.
• Evidence of teaching excellence as indicated by student evaluation report.
• Evidence of academic publications will be advantageous.

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Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Tourism Management or any other relevant Masters qualification in Tourism
• Three years teaching experience at a tertiary institution or five years professional experience in the relevant field.
• Comprehensive subject knowledge or Travel Practice Operations
• Progress towards PhD studies is an added advantage.

Duties:

• Ensure that programme taught comply with required academic and other standards by compiling lecture notes, study guides, blended teaching and learning.
• Supervision of post graduate students.
• Spearhead internal and external funded research projects in the Department.
• Participate in University’s outreach community engagement programme
• Teaching any three of the following modules: Travel Practice Operations, Tourism Management and Tourism Development

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Requirements:

• LLB Degree with five years relevant post-admission experience.
• A person must be admitted as an Attorney.
• Right of appearance in the High Court with a letter of good standing from the Legal Practice Council, computer literacy, and excellent communication skills.
• Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

Duties:

• Manage the activities of the Law Clinic.
• Manage and supervise junior staff members attached to the law clinic.
• Help in the teaching of Clinical Legal Education attached to the Law Clinic.
• Manage practical training of senior Law Students.
• Manage the facilitation of access to justice.
• Represent clients in legal matters attached to the Law Clinic.

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Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree plus an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA, CFA) or a relevant Masters degree.
• Five years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or seven years of professional experience in the relevant field.
• At Least five publications in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.

Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree.
• Three years teaching experience at tertiary institution or five years professional experience in the relevant field.

Duties:

• The candidate is expected to teach Financial Management as the key priority and any of (Auditing, Managerial Finance, and Taxation) in the Department of Accounting and Auditing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in accordance with the requirements of syllabi by presenting lectures, tutorials and practical’s and assisting students with academic problems.
• Ensuring that the modules taught complies with the required academic and other standards by compiling lecture notes, study guides and practical manual for approval and that studying remains up to date.
• Enhancing knowledge and skills in own field to benefit students and staff by collaborating in research projects, proposing/conducting own research, attending conferences/symposia, publishing/presenting papers and developing links with other academics locally and internationally and participating in the University’s community development program by preparing project proposals and leading/conducting approved projects.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the departmental administration by assisting with registration, selection of students, preparing and submitting budgets relevant to own field.  

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Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree plus an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA, CFA) or a relevant Masters degree.
• Five years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or seven years of professional experience in the relevant field.
• At Least five publications in accredited,  peer-reviewed journal journals.

Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree.
• Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or five years of professional experience in the relevant field.

Duties:

• The candidate is expected to teach Taxation as the key priority and any of (Auditing, Financial Accounting and Managerial Finance and Accounting) in the Department of Accounting and Auditing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in accordance with the requirements of syllabi by presenting lectures, tutorials and practical’s and assisting students with academic problems.
• Ensuring that the modules taught complies with the required academic and other standards by compiling lecture notes, study guides and practical manual for approval and that studying remains up to date.
• Enhancing knowledge and skills in own field to benefit students and staff by collaborating in research projects, proposing/conducting own research, attending conferences/symposia, publishing/presenting papers and developing links with other academics locally and internationally and participating in the University’s community development program by preparing project proposals and leading/conducting approved projects.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the departmental administration by assisting with registration, selection of students, preparing and submitting budgets relevant to own field.  

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Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree plus an accounting professional qualification (e.g., CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA, CFA) or a relevant Masters degree.
• Five years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or seven years of professional experience in the relevant field.
• At Least five publications in accredited,  peer-reviewed journal journals.

Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree.
• Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or five years of professional experience in the relevant field.

Duties:

• The candidate is expected to teach Taxation as the key priority and any of (Auditing, Financial Accounting and Managerial Finance and Accounting) in the Department of Accounting and Auditing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in accordance with the requirements of syllabi by presenting lectures, tutorials and practical’s and assisting students with academic problems.
• Ensuring that the modules taught complies with the required academic and other standards by compiling lecture notes, study guides and practical manual for approval and that studying remains up to date.
• Enhancing knowledge and skills in own field to benefit students and staff by collaborating in research projects, proposing/conducting own research, attending conferences/symposia, publishing/presenting papers and developing links with other academics locally and internationally and participating in the University’s community development program by preparing project proposals and leading/conducting approved projects.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the departmental administration by assisting with registration, selection of students, preparing and submitting budgets relevant to own field.  

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Requirements:

• A relevant Honours degree.

Duties:

• The candidate is expected to teach Auditing as the key priority and any of (Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance & Accounting, and Taxation) in the Department of Accounting and Auditing at undergraduate level in accordance with the requirements of syllabi by presenting lectures, tutorials and practical’s and assisting students with academic problems.
• Ensuring that the modules taught complies with the required academic and other standards by compiling lecture notes, study guides and practical manual for approval and that studying remains up to date.
• Enhancing knowledge and skills in own field to benefit students and staff by collaborating in research projects, proposing/conducting own research, attending conferences/symposia, publishing/presenting papers and developing links with other academics locally and internationally and participating in the University’s community development program by preparing project proposals and leading/conducting approved projects.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the departmental administration by assisting with registration, selection of students, preparing and submitting budgets relevant to own field.  

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Requirements

• A PhD in Economics
• Five years teaching experience at a tertiary institution or seven years of professional experience in the relevant field
• At least five (5) publications in accredited, peer reviewed economics-related journals

Duties, among other, include

• University undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and developing economics courses in the Department, particularly Econometrics, Industrial Economics and Money and Banking
• Pursuing an active research programme, which includes conduct original research in the field of economics, publishing in accredited journals and peer reviewed books
• Recruiting and supervising Honours, Masters and PhD students
• Build academic citizenship, including collaboration with national and international external partners and community-engaged academic activities
• Contributing to the well-being of the Department