Senior Lecturer - African Tax Institute

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS – AFRICAN TAX INSTITUTE

SENIOR LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The African Tax Institute in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is looking for someone who can further that competitive advantage, and, therefore, is able to bring something innovative to the institute, as well as someone able to extend the institute’s international reach and its research network.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

1. Conducting advanced research in any facet of Public Economics, Tax Policy, Tax and Development, Tax Governance and Administration, in a developing-country context;
2. Publishing research in local and international accredited journals;
3. Supervising postgraduate students on research topics in fields of Public Economics, Tax Policy, Tax and Development, Tax Governance and Administration;
4. Teaching postgraduate programmes in Public Economics, Tax Policy, Tax and Development, Tax Governance and Administration.

Minimum Requirements

1. A relevant doctoral degree, preferably in the fields of Public Economics, Tax Policy, Tax and Development;
2. At least 2 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published);
3. At least 2 completed Master’s students or involvement with PhD supervision;
4. At least 3 years’ relevant tertiary teaching experience and demonstrated competence;
5. Evidence of professional engagements.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

1. The ability to independently plan and initiate discipline-related teaching and research;
2. The ability to integrate work from a variety of related disciplines;
3. The ability to collaborate and participate in research and project initiatives;
4. Appropriate language proficiency and communication skills;
5. Computer literacy;
6. The ability to seek and obtain external funding or research grants for research related activities.

Added Advantages And Preferences

1. Existing network and collaboration in tax-related research;
2. A publication record indicating at least national standing;
3. Experience of tax-related research in an African context;
4. Involvement in discipline-related professional activities and/or entities;
5. Research experience in the public sector and/or multilateral international organisations;
6. Qualification(s) in Public Economics and/or Econometrics;
7. Experience in Tax Policy and Development.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

1. A comprehensive CV;
2. Certified copies of qualifications;
3. Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
4. Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
5. Self-evaluation (Teaching and Research).

PLEASE NOTE: The shortlisted candidates will be requested to do a 15-minute presentation to the committee.

CLOSING DATE: 21 April 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Mary-Jane Ndlovu Tel: 012 420 4977

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.