Head of Department and Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer, Management Accounting needed at Durban University of Technology

Associate Professor

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate in Accounting or related field
• A candidate with an undergraduate qualification in Management Accounting will be given priority.
• At least 7 years of teaching experience at tertiary institution.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.

Additional Requirement:

• Registration with an accounting professional body will be an added advantage. Most importantly CIMA.

Summary of Duties:

• Required to lecture in Management Accounting/Financial Management.
• Undertake and supervise tutorials.
• Participate in research activities.
• Be willing to develop new programme offerings and be willing to participate in curriculum development.
• Supervise postgraduate students including Masters and PhDs
• Engage in community / External Engagement Services including playing an active role in the functioning of Professional and subject related associations.
• Develop and write study material.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties assigned by the Head of Department.

 Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Good research skills
• Strong team orientation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Administration and management skills
• Continuous learning
• Strong student focus
• Professional/ technical knowledge and skills

Senior Lecturer

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate in Accounting or related field
• A candidate with an undergraduate qualification in Management Accounting will be given priority.
• At least 5 years of university teaching experience
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed journals.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.

Additional Requirement:

• Registration with an accounting professional body will be an added advantage. Most importantly CIMA.

 Summary of Duties:

• Required to lecture in Management Accounting/Financial Management.
• Undertake and Supervise tutorials.
• Participate in research activities.
• Supervise postgraduate students including Masters and PhDs
• Be willing to develop new programme offerings and be willing to participate in curriculum development.
• Supervision of Masters and PhDs
• Engage in community / External Engagement Services including playing an active role in the functioning of Professional and subject related associations.
• Develop and write study material.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties assigned by the Head of Department.

 Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Good research skills
• Strong team orientation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Administration and management skills
• Continuous learning
• Strong student focus
• Professional/ technical knowledge and skills