Senior Lecturer in Finance

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Finance to facilitate dynamic learning experiences and drive impactful research. This role involves teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on areas such as financial risk management and corporate finance. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and engage in community outreach, making a meaningful impact on students and society. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence and innovation in education and research, and help shape the future of finance education in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in finance or economics required with teaching experience in financial topics.
• Proven record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate learning in finance and risk management.
• Conduct research and publish findings in relevant financial fields.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Presentation and facilitation skills

Adaptability

Coaching and mentoring skills

Planning and organizing skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in finance or economics

Tools

E-learning tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educate students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management & Entrepreneurship, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, and School of Government. The Faculty also boasts research strengths across multiple disciplines through which it impacts both policy and practice across diverse facets of business and society at large. It has developed strong multi-stakeholder linkages and meaningful interfaces with commerce, industry, civil society, and government, focusing on building critical capacity in both the private and public sectors.

We invite applications for this permanent Senior Lecturer post. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Finance and will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in financial risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, and financial technology.
• Conduct research and publish in financial risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, and financial technology.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach.
• Other related duties assigned by the chair of the department.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent in the field of finance or economics.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in at least two of the fields of financial risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, or financial technology.
• A record of quality peer-reviewed publications, preferably in the field of financial risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, or financial technology.
• A record of successful supervision of Honours and Masters level students.
• Evidence of participation in community engagement.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 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.

N.B. Applicants are to provide details in terms of the subjects taught in their application.

For more information (but not applications), please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Prof. Adefemi Obalade at [e-mail].