Finance & Investment Management Senior Lecturer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund contributions

Study leave

Research grants

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Investment Management for our Sandton campus. The role blends on-site teaching with research supervision and curriculum development to prepare undergraduate and postgraduate students for professional careers in finance.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD, have 5+ years of teaching and research experience, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and demonstrate strong industry relevance.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance, Investment Management, Economics, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of university teaching and research experience.
• Proven publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience in finance or investment management industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and seminars on finance and investment management topics.
• Develop and update course materials (syllabi, lecture notes, case studies, assignments).
• Supervise student dissertations and theses.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish findings.
• Participate in curriculum reviews, governance, and meetings.
• Mentor students on academic and career paths.
• Contribute to new programs and courses in finance.
• Perform remote research preparation and on-site duties as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Mentoring

Communication

Research collaboration

Education

PhD in Finance or related field

Tools

Stata

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Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Investment Management for our Sandton campus. The role blends on-site teaching with research supervision and curriculum development to prepare undergraduate and postgraduate students for professional careers in finance.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD, have 5+ years of teaching and research experience, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and demonstrate strong industry relevance.