Senior Lecturer in Investment Management

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Investment Management to join the Department of Business Management. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and postgraduate modules, supervise students, and engage in self-initiated research. A PhD or equivalent and prior lecturing experience in relevant subjects are essential. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading academic institution while advancing personal research interests.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance, Investment Management, or similar required.
• Master’s degree with CFA qualification accepted.
• Lecturing experience in investment management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in investment management.
• Supervise postgraduate students at various levels.
• Participate in departmental and faculty activities.

Skills

Teaching

Supervision

Research

Financial Management

Investment Management

Education

PhD in Finance or Investment Management

Master's degree in Investment Management or similar

Job description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Department of Business Management

Senior Lecturer in Investment Management

Ref. EBW05/140/0625

The Department of Business Management is part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the research-intensive Stellenbosch University (SU), where we advance knowledge in service of society. The Department offers a world-class environment with excellent students and talented staff. Our values, excellence, compassion, equity, respect, and accountability direct our behaviour, activities, and thoughts. The Department conducts research and provides teaching in the broader fields of financial management, investment management, marketing management, entrepreneurship, innovation management and strategic management. Our culture is inquisitive and innovative, and we strive for a constructive and profound contribution to society at large.

Duties/Pligte

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in investment management (including property investment).
• Supervision of postgraduate students at honours, master's and PhD levels (if the incumbent has a PhD).
• Participating in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.
• Self-initiated research towards the completion of a PhD (if applicable).

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• PhD in finance, investment management or a related field, OR a master's degree in investment management (or similar, for example, MBA/MCom) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
• Proven knowledge, understanding, and the ability to teach modules in at least two of the following areas: property investment, equity analysis, derivative instruments, fixed income securities, portfolio theory, portfolio management, behavioural finance, or investment ethics.
• Lecturing experience in investment management modules at undergraduate level.
• The ability to teach in English at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• At least one scholarly publication in an accredited subject journal.
  
  
  

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to members of the Department of Business Management. If available, examples of the course material (including examination papers and tests) used in previous courses must be presented after the lecture.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Practical industry experience in an investment-related environment.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

#PAS

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) , must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Gert Human on 021 8082735, or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on

021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at

Currency ZAR

Commencement Date 01-Jan-2026

Closing Date 21-Jul-2025

Amount of Travel

Work At Home