Associate Professor, Management Accounting (20001718)

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Durban is seeking an experienced Associate Professor in Management Accounting. The role includes teaching, supervising postgraduate students, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates must possess a Doctorate in Management Accounting and have significant teaching experience. This position offers a permanent contract, with a competitive salary structure based on market conditions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven DHET accredited publications/creative output over the preceding three years.
• Successful postgraduate supervision of at least two Master’s students and one Doctorate student.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students in Management Accounting.
• Carry out duties related to curriculum development and community engagement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Expertise in Management Accounting

Experience in curriculum development

Use of innovative teaching technologies

Education

Doctorate Degree in Management Accounting

Undergraduate degree in Management Accounting

Job description

Overview

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa, spanning seven campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. DUT’s ENVISION2030 strategy anchors its DNA as two strands: ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial,’ interwoven by values and principles that bind our double-helix together. DUT’s extrinsic expression is via The DUT-Way, demonstrating our collective character and behaviour. DUT aims to contribute to the lives and livelihoods of its internal and external communities, striving for excellence in teaching, learning, and research-innovation. DUT is recognized in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings as placing within the top 500 globally and within the top 5 in South Africa.

Department

Department of Management Accounting

Position

Associate Professor (Ref: 20001718)

Minimum Requirements

• A Doctorate Degree in Management Accounting and an undergraduate degree in Management Accounting.
• A minimum of seven DHET accredited publications/creative output over the preceding three years.
• Successful postgraduate supervision of at least two Master’s students and one Doctorate student.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in higher education.

Additional Requirement

Registration with an accounting professional body will be an added advantage. Most importantly Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Competences

• Teaching experience at a University
• Teaching experience in Management Accounting and Financial Management at postgraduate and undergraduate levels
• Expertise in Management Accounting and Financial Management
• Experience in curriculum development
• Have a strong student focus
• Experience in innovative teaching and learning technologies, including e-learning.

Summary Of Duties

• Teach and assess at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervise Master’s and PhD students in Management Accounting, as assigned by the Head of Department and/or Programme Coordinator.
• Carry out duties related to level coordination, curriculum development, teaching, marking, moderation, research, and community engagement.
• Actively participate in and contribute to Programme, Department, Faculty and University staff meetings, programme planning and promotion of the discipline.
• Assume Headship responsibilities if required, given the seniority of the Associate Professor role.
• Contribute to the Programme’s research endeavours.
• Participate in departmental and institutional Performance Management activities.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Salary

Market related

Email

[e-mail]

Status of Position

Permanent

Applications Should Include

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted, and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Please email application to [e-mail] and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line

Kindly Note

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered. While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy.