Professor/ Associate Professor - Economics

Nelson Mandela University; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University in South Africa invites applications for a Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics. The role includes leading learning and teaching, curriculum renewal, and supervising postgraduate studies while driving internationally engaging research and partnerships.

The appointee will mentor junior academics, lead grant-based projects, and supervise doctoral candidates, with a strong focus on high-impact publications and policy-relevant research.

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree in Economics.
• Minimum 10 years of teaching and learning experience at tertiary level.
• Has served as an Associate Professor/equivalent rank for at least 2 years.
• Experience lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics and Economic Impact Assessment.
• Curriculum development experience and programme coordination.
• Proven track record of securing and managing research grants and participation in community engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrable research standing at national and international level.
• Minimum 3 years of holding academic leadership with demonstrable achievements.
• Proven track record of sustained publication in refereed/DHET-accredited journals and/or book chapters.
• Proven supervision of Masters and Doctoral students.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning and teaching of Economics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Coordinate and initiate new academic programmes and curriculum renewal.
• Lead research teams on quality, transformative research, innovation and internationalisation initiatives.
• Provide leadership of the academic unit/division and programmes.
• Manage efficient academic administration as required by Head of Department.
• Mentor emerging and early career academics and supervise postgraduate students.
• Generate third stream income and contribute to economic policy discussions.

Education

Doctoral degree in Economics

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Department of Economics is seeking an academic leader in learning and teaching, research and engagement within the discipline of Economics at Nelson Mandela University. At Professor level, the position entails being available to lead, mentor early career academics, supervise up to doctoral level, hosting post-doctoral fellows, initiate and lead research projects (grant based or commissioned), as well as initiating internationalisation and engagement activities through sustainable partnerships.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Economics at all levels
• Co-ordinate and initiate new academic programmes and curriculum renewal
• Lead research teams on quality and transformative research, innovation and internationalisation initiatives
• Leadership of academic unit/division and programmes will be an added advantage
• Efficient academic administration as required by Head of Department.
• Capacity to work well with the other members of the Department, School and Faculty.
• Mentorship of emerging and early career academics
• Generate third stream income and lead in economic policy discussions
• Attract and supervise postgraduate students

CORE COMPETENCIES

• In depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Ability to conduct as well as present research findings at conferences and meetings
• Ability to attract and supervise postgraduate students
• Ability to administer modules involving large numbers of students.
• Ability to provide leadership in curriculum development
• Ability to create knowledge by virtue of published research in peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books and other texts
• Ability to assume leadership and mentor junior academics

• Ability to attract and sustain third stream income

REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSOR: ECONOMICS

Requirements:

• Must be in possession of a doctoral degree in Economics
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of teaching and learning experience at tertiary level
• Has served as an Associate Professor/ equivalent rank for at least 2 years
• Must have demonstrable experience in lecturing at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in the areas of Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics and Economic Impact Assessment
• Must have demonstratable evidence of curriculum development experience
• Must have proof of securing and managing research grants and other research initiatives, and participation in community engagement initiatives and projects.
• Demonstratable research standing at national and international level
• Minimum 3 years of holding academic leadership with demonstrable achievements
• Must have a proven track record of sustained publication record for journal articles in refereed and DHET accredited journals, and/or book chapters and have presented research findings at conferences
• Must have a track record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: ECONOMICS

Requirements:

• Must be in possession of a doctoral degree in Economics;
• Must have a minimum of 3 to 8 years of teaching and learning experience at tertiary level in Economics;
• Must have served as a Senior Lecturer / equivalent rank for at least 2 years;
• Must have demonstrable experience in lecturing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in the areas of Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics and Economic Impact Assessment;
• Must have demonstrable evidence of curriculum development and programme coordination experience;
• Must have proof of securing and managing research grants and other research initiatives, and active participation in community engagement initiatives and projects;
• Must have demonstrable research standing at national and emerging international level in line with an associate professor level position;
• Must have demonstrable research standing at national and emerging international level;
• achievements [e.g., programme leader, research leader, postgraduate coordinator, departmental leadership];
• Must have proven track record of sustained publication of journal articles in refereed and DHET-accredited journals, and/or book chapters, and have presented research findings at national and international conferences in line with an associate professor level position;
• Must have a track record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students to completion.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 November 2026.