Duties and responsibilities:
Teach courses in Finance/Banking including specific specialisations that may include banking, financial risk management, financial markets and institutions, derivative instruments, portfolio/investment management, or corporate finance to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
Assist and contribute meaningfully to core activities of the Department, such as academic administration, research, marketing, seminars, and community development projects.
Participate in formal development programmes within the UFS aimed at strengthening aspirations and skills as a researcher and lecturer.
Assist in mentoring and supervising postgraduate students at Honours and Master's level.
Conduct collaborative research in Finance/Banking.
Complete PhD studies in instances where this has not yet been completed.
Publish in scholarly DHET-Accredited journals.
Disseminate research at conferences, seminars, or workshops specialising in Finance/Banking.
Inherent requirements:
Master's degree on NQF Level 9 in finance/Banking or related field, passed with a minimum of 70% (please attach academic record).
The candidate must be a registered PhD candidate (please attach proof) or intend to register within the first year of the appointment with clear evidence of research focused on the above-stated specialisations.
Recommendations:
A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Finance/Banking or related field.
Knowledge of current topics and developments within the fields of Finance or Banking.
Aspirations to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst or Financial Risk Manager professional designation upon completion of PhD studies.
Evidence of previous lecturing experience will be an advantage.
Evidence of published article(s) in DHET-accredited journals will be an advantage.
Possess the necessary skills and knowledge in using software including Eviews, Stata, SmartPLS, or SPSS (including Amos).
Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of coding language including Python and R and apply this in the disciplines of Finance/Banking.
Possess effective communication skills (verbal and written), good facilitation, training, and presentation skills.
