Economics & Finance Scholar — Teaching, Research

University of the Free State; Phuthaditjhaba; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Medical aid scheme

Group life insurance

Housing allowance

Leave and sick leave

Study benefits

Job summary

University of the Free State’s Qwaqwa Campus invites applications for a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Economics and Finance. The role involves teaching and supervising at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, active research and publications, and engagement in faculty committees.

The appointment supports research in economics and finance, with emphasis on econometrics, coding in Python, and collaboration across disciplines. A competitive package and pension benefits are included.

Qualifications

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Economics or related discipline.
• Proven experience in presenting papers/posters at national and international scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in successful supervision of master’s degree students to graduation.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals.
• Demonstrated ability to use Econometric software package(s) such as EViews, Stata, and R
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and proficiency in coding using Python and apply this in the disciplines of Economics and Finance.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Economics and Finance (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Development Economics, Personal Finance, etc.).
• Participate actively in research and publications and ensure involvement in faculty research activities.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty and serve on academic committees.
• Participate in self-development programmes to strengthen research and lecturing skills.
• Contribute to research coordination and perform related administrative tasks.

Skills

Economics

Finance

Research

Python

EViews

Stata

R

Education

PhD in Economics or related

Tools

EViews

Stata

R

Python

Job description

University of the Free State’s Qwaqwa Campus invites applications for a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Economics and Finance. The role involves teaching and supervising at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, active research and publications, and engagement in faculty committees.

The appointment supports research in economics and finance, with emphasis on econometrics, coding in Python, and collaboration across disciplines. A competitive package and pension benefits are included.