Job description

• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer in the Department of Commercial Accounting.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Teaching and learning: Delivering informative lectures, catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.Designing assessments and grading student work accurately and promptly. Contribute proactively to the development of new approaches to teaching, learning and assessments within the subject area as well as practical and programme content.
• Research: Engaging in extensive research, contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline.
• Research Pipeline: Establishing and maintaining a steady research pipeline to ensure consistent and impactful contributions to the academic community.
• Student Supervision: Providing guidance and supervision to Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters levels, fostering their academic and research growth.
• Academic Administration: Assisting in academic administrative tasks and contributing to the efficient functioning of the department. Invigilate during University examinations and assessments. Ensure that students adhere to the University Rules and Regulations.
• Committee Participation: Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing
  expertise and contributing to the decision-making process.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Master’s degree
• Lecturing experience at a reputable higher education institution.
• Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning, organising and administration skills.
• Good interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills, .
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Self-driven and a lifelong learner.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and community members as well as organizational leaders.
• Proven experience in creating campus and community partnerships.
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
• Innovative, proactive, and creative
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently.
• Great presentation skills
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation.
• The ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
• Must be able to think analytically in order to improve business processes.
• Must be able to multi-task.

Recommendations:

• Currently enrolled/completing a PhD
• Knowledge of the online learning environment
• Evidence of visibility within the academic community
• Supervised research projects of postgraduate students successfully at Honours and Masters levels
• Articulate in quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
• Engagement in research publications and presentations at conferences.

Apply by: 6 July 2025