Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Lecturer in the School of Economics.
• The School of Economics is one of six schools within the College of Business & Economics (CBE). The core activity of the School of Economics is to train economists in various fields of economics (Financial Engineering, Industrial Policy, Development Economics, Public Economics, Local Economic Development, Econometrics, Competition & Regulation Economics, Environmental Economics, Innovation, and Trade Economics).
• The successful candidate for this post is expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Have strong knowledge of the fields of Public Economics, Environmental Economics, Quantitative or Mathematical Economics.
• Lecture and supervise postgraduate students, especially in the field of Public and Environmental  Economics.
• Lecture mathematical and quantitative modules.
• Conduct and publish high-quality research.

Minimum requirements

• A minimum requirement of a relevant Master’s degree (NQF 9 ) with Public, Environmental, Quantitative Mathematical Economics background.
• Sound knowledge of Public Economics, Environmental Economics, Econometrics, and Quantitative Economics.
• Proven teaching experience and research ability.
• Working knowledge of different econometrics packages
• The candidate must be willing to teach in other areas of economics when required.
• Proven record of relevant academic publications.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• Working knowledge of econometrics software packages.
• The ability to publish in accredited journals.
• The ability to supervise graduate students.
• Research management skills.
• Overall management skills.

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree in Public, Environmental, Quantitative, and Mathematical Economics background
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
• A record of relevant academic publications.
• A strong background in Public Economics, Environmental Economics, Mathematics/Quantitative, Econometrics with would be a strong recommendation.
• Experience in online teaching and learning methodologies.

Apply by: 6 July 2025