Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer Position – Department of Taxation (One Position) needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing in Taxation at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Academic administration and management;
• Supervising postgraduate students;
• Scientific research and publications in accredited academic journals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• CA(SA) qualification; OR 
• Master’s degree in Taxation (from a finance perspective) that includes a research component;
• Lecturing experience.

Senior Lecturer:

• CA(SA) qualification and Master’s degree in Taxation (from a finance perspective) that includes a research component; OR
• Doctoral degree in Taxation (from a finance perspective) that consist of research only; 
• Lecturing experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):

• Appropriate language and communication skills; 
• Digital acumen; 
• Ability to effectively function in a team. 
• Appropriate teaching skills; and 
• Technical tax knowledge must be up to date with current legislation.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in lecturing to and management of large student groups;
• Experience in blended learning practices;
• Exposure to guidance of postgraduate students’ research;
• Involvement in research activities;
• The potential to develop into a scholar in the discipline;
• Involvement in professional activities where applicable;
• Candidates should demonstrate the potential and willingness to obtain a doctoral qualification within a reasonable period after the date of appointment.