Economics jobs in South Africa

Responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration and quality assurance to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/faculty.

• A master’s degree in economics/Econometrics,
• Must be able to register for a Doctorate within one year.
• At least two years of university teaching experience.
• Demonstrated evidence in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals, etc., and or peer-reviewed conference proceedings that contain substantially complete papers that have the potential to be submitted for publication.
• Evidence of Honours degree supervision.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop teaching capacity and reflect on personal teaching and learning philosophy.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at departmental level.
• Evidence of active participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, and/or R, Eviews, Matlab.

• A PhD or relevant Doctorate in Economics/Econometrics.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience as a lecturer in a university.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across subjects within the Economics discipline.
• Should be an established researcher. Demonstrate evidence of continuous research in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
• Citations (e.g. Scopus H-index).
• Evidence of external research fundraising; citations.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, at master's and/or PhD level.
• Experience in curriculum development/review.
• Evidence of community engagement activities within the discipline.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level.
• Evidence of external examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrate proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, and/or R, Eviews, Matlab.

• NRF rating would be considered an added advantage NRF rating is recommended for Senior Lecturer.
• Preference will be given to candidates that meet the Senior Lecturer level criteria.

• Lecture modules at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, supervise and monitor student’s projects/dissertations.
• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching.
• The professional preparation of teaching media.
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
• Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline.
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance.
• Apply appropriate assessment methods.
• External examination and invitations to teach externally.

• Conduct research in the field.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.
• Obtain research grants.

<>Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
• Integrate community engagement interventions into the curriculum.
• Report on own involvement in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in curriculum review and the development of new courses/modules to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant accreditation bodies.

• Identify students at risk timeously.
• Develop intervention strategies.
• Provide academic counselling to students.
• Monitor student progress.
• Make necessary referrals for students, where needed.

• Keep attendance registers.
• Record student results.
• Assist with the registration of students.
• Invigilate tests and examinations.
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.
• Participate in, or chair departmental committees.
• Manage marketing of programmes and aspects of open/career days.
• Contribute to quality assurance (QA) through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Identify QA feedback mechanisms within the faculty/department.
• Monitor the impact of QA recommendations within the faculty/department.
• Implement appropriate interventions emanating from the above recommendations.
• Contribute to policymaking.
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes.
• Participate in teaching, research, community engagement and academic administration objectives.
• Contribute to the development of academic related decision making.
• Act as programme leader, mentor and coach junior colleagues.
• Management of tutor activities.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and their implications for teaching and learning, community engagement, research, etc.

• Keep abreast of developments within your field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.
• Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Prepare a development plan for promotion to the next level, within the stipulated time frame.
• Attend conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Present research papers at conferences.

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.