Senior Lecturer​/Associate Professor - Department of Accounting

Job Location : Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Final date to receive applications : February 04, 2026

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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

• Registration at a relevant professional body (ACCA, CFA, CIMA, IIA, or SAICA) and Master’s degree in Accounting that includes a research component , OR
• Doctoral degree in Accounting;
• 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 years’ relevant tertiary teaching or industry experience and demonstrated competence; and
• Evidence of professional engagements.

• Doctoral degree in Accounting;
• Registration at a relevant professional body (ACCA, CFA, CIMA, IIA, or SAICA);
• 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; and
• 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 dependent, 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;

CLOSING DATE: 02 February 2026