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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer
Department : Economics
Faculty of Economics and Finance
Post level:
Ref: 17/175
The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Economics and Finance has 2 X permanent
positions for a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions at Ga-Rankuwa campus and 1 X
permanent Lecturer position in Polokwane Campus. Preference will be given to qualifying
South Africans, in particular women. PLEASE INDICATE WHICH CAMPUS YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR FAILING WHICH YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DISREGARDED.
INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized
application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of
qualifications, academic transcripts and Identity Document. Further note that candidates
will be expected to make a presentation on the topic that will be provided to shortlisted
candidates.
Critical Performance Areas
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Teach economics subjects and assess day and evening students in relevant courses at
National Diploma and BTech levels.
Be responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning.
Be actively involved in the departmental committees, activities and community projects.
Conduct research, including publishing in accredited journals as well as supervising
BTech and postgraduate students.
Compile and maintain quality study guides, examination question papers and
memorandums as well subject files.
Liaise with service departments as well as the industry regarding practical training or
Work Integrated Learning (WIL), advisory committee meetings, industry visits and other
related activities.
Assist with new curriculum development in the department
Minimum Requirement:
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Academic qualifications:
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Master degree (NQF9) in Economics or equivalent qualification with specialization in
Econometrics for a Lecturer position and Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Economics for a
Senior Lecturer position.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Experience:
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At least 3 years teaching experience at tertiary level
Research experience is strongly recommended and in particular, proof of participation in
research activities.
Knowledge on quantitative subjects (econometrics, statistical economics or
mathematical economics) and practical use of statistical software packages such as
EViews and Stata is recommended.
A qualification in education will be an added advantage
Registration with professional body (if applicable):
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Membership and involvement in the professional societies of the discipline as well
as professional registration are extremely desirable.
Send your CV to: [email protected]
Enquiries: Dr NP Tempia
Tel: (012) 382-0574/12
Closing Date: 31 March 2017
If we have not responded within a month of the closing date, you should regard your
application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed
candidates only. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Candidates will be required to undergo psychometric tests and any other simulation
interventions.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.