Job Description:
SEF invites applications for the above position in order to fill vacancies in the Finance Division of SEF. The position is instituted as part of the FirstRand Foundation endowment initiative in the field of financial data sciences. The appointed candidate will be expected to work closely with the FirstRand Chair Professor at SEF to specialize in the area of financial data analytics.
Requirements:
The successful applicant will be expected to actively participate in the following:
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Investments and/or Corporate Finance
Conducting research
Supervision of postgraduate students
Administration and academic citizenship activities
Completion of PhD if not already holding the degree
Specialize in financial data science under the mentorship program
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants for the above position should meet the following qualification requirements:
Master's degree in the field of Finance
Evidence of successful teaching
Data analytical skills will be an additional advantage
A PhD Qualification in Finance will be an added advantage
Supervision of postgraduate students is desirable.
The Business Finance curriculum taught by the Finance Division of SEF rests on two core pillars, namely Investments and Corporate Finance. Applicants in the field of specialization in Investments and/or Corporate Finance should apply. Applicants with teaching and/or research experience in Fintech will have an added advantage. Aside from teaching and research, the successful candidate will be required to contribute through administration and academic citizenship as part of workload responsibilities.
Remuneration: A competitive salary package will be offered.
How To Apply:
Applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. Submit a covering letter together with a CV that includes the name, address and contact details (as well as e-mail addresses) of three referees. Certified copies of qualifications and South African ID or passport if not South African.
By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University's Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
Any enquiries can be addressed to: ******
Closing date: 22 September 2024
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