Professor/Associate Professor in Auditing

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Professor/Associate Professor in Auditing to lead learning and teaching initiatives at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or Master's degree in Auditing or a related field, possess Chartered Accountant qualifications, and have a proven record of research and peer-reviewed publications. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to student development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching Auditing at a postgraduate level.
• A record of quality peer-reviewed publications in Auditing.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and international presence in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating learning and teaching in Auditing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research and publish in Auditing.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Presentation and facilitation skills

Adaptability and ability to operate in a diverse environment

Coaching and mentoring skills

Planning and organising skills

Computer literacy and e-learning skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in the field of Auditing or related field

Masters degree or equivalent in the field of Auditing or related field

Job description

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all SouthAfricans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development.The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, IndustrialPsychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Business & Finance, School ofGovernment (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma inAccounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of ProfessionalAccountants (SAIPA).

The successful candidate for Professor/Associate Professor in Auditing will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
● Facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, primarily in the area ofAuditing
● Provide academic leadership and administration
● Undertake curriculum development and assessment
● Conduct research and publish in Auditing
● Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
● Participate in community engagement and outreach
● Contribute to the co-ordination and management of the Department’s teaching and research programmes

Minimum Requirements – Professor:
● PhD or equivalent in the field of Auditing or related field
● Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification
● Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Auditing at a post-graduate level on a SAICA accredited programme
● A record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in the field of Auditing
● A record of successful postgraduate supervision
● Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline
● The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
● Experience in generating research grants

Minimum requirements - Associate Professor:
● Masters degree or equivalent in the field of Auditing or related field
● Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification
● Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Auditing at a post-graduate level on a SAICA accredited programme
● A record of quality peer reviewed publications
● A record of successful postgraduate supervision
● Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably an international presence in his/her discipline
● The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research

Key Competencies:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
● Ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
● Presentation and facilitation skills
● Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
● Student focused approach
● Coaching and mentoring skills
● Planning and organising skills
● Computer literacy and e-learning skills
● Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

For further information (but not applications), please contact Dr Sonnette Smith at [e-mail]