Senior Lecturer​/Associate Professor - Department of Taxation

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF TAXATIONS
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (One Post)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the department;
• Promoting, planning, organizing and managing academic and research programs and the department’s research profile;
• Ensuring scholarly academic and professional education and training;
• Managing all financial activities including externally funded projects and fundraising;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level.

• 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;
• At least 2 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published) or appropriate practical industry experience.
• At least 2 completed Master’s students supervision or involvement with PhD supervision or appropriate practical industry experience;
• At least 3 year’s relevant tertiary teaching or industry experience and demonstrated competence;
• Evidence of professional engagements;

• Doctoral degree in Taxation (from a finance perspective);
• Registration at a relevant professional body;
• 3-5 years of tertiary teaching experience on undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels;
• At least 5 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs, with a quality-adjusted publication score of at least 10, of which at least 3 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs should be in the last 5 years (accepted and/or published);
• At least 4 completed Master’s students over the last 5 years;
• Evidence of consistent and continued supervision. Involvement with at least 1 doctoral student as the main or co-supervisor;
• Evidence of academic citizenship/professional engagement.

• Appropriate language and communication skills, demonstrated by the capacity to articulate ideas clearly and the confidence in one's ability to communicate them by making complicated concepts understandable;
• Knowledge of foundational theories, concepts in the subject area;
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including teaching, research, and administrative duties, effectively;
• Skills to prioritise tasks and deadlines in a busy academic environment;
• Demonstrating respect for students, colleagues, and ideas from diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds;
• Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities;
• Being dependable, punctual, and accountable for tasks and responsibilities; and
• Ability to understand and address the needs and concerns of students, fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Experience in lecturing to and management of large student groups;
• Experience in blended learning practices;

PLEASE NOTE:

As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare and present a 15-minute presentation.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online .ac.za.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Supporting evidence of minimum experience required for the position;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Self‑evaluation that inter alia must include the elements of…