Senior Lecturer in Auditing Post Number: 8027635
Faculty: Economics & Management Sciences
Department: Accounting
Permanent – Full Time
Location: Main Campus – Bellville
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the Faculty. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Finance Clusters, School of Government and the Academic Literacies Programme. The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA's Initial Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: Facilitate learning and teaching in the Department primarily at postgraduate level in the area of Auditing. Provide academic leadership and administration at subject level. Undertake curriculum development and assessment. Engage in academic administration. Conduct research and publish Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision Participate in community engagement and outreach Contribute to the co-ordination and management of the Department's teaching and research programmes. Minimum Requirements: A CA (SA) qualification and a relevant Master's degree. Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching on SAICA accredited Auditing courses. A record of publications, preferably in the field of Auditing. Added Advantages: A PhD in the field of Auditing or related field Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching on SAICA accredited postgraduate Auditing courses. A record of successfully supervising postgraduate students at Honours and Masters level Recognized academic leadership (e.g. subject head, programme coordinator, module coordinator) Extensive practical experience in the development of professional academic courses and programmes in Financial Accounting (e.g. SAICA or an equivalent accreditation). Key Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proven ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Presentation and facilitation skills. Student focused approach 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. For further information (but not applications), please contact Ms Bonita Raymond on e-mail: ****** In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: ****** Closing date: 4 July 2024 DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
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