Senior Lecturer- Economics and Finance (UFS) x1
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor
Company: University of the Free State (UFS)
Job ID: 6668
Reference Number: 2330
Department: Economics and Finance
Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences
Employment Type: Permanent
Occupational Level: Middle Management
Location: Qwaqwa Campus, Free State
Salary: Available on request
Assumption of Duty: 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing Date: 16 November 2026
Job Description
The University of the Free State invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced academic professionals for a permanent Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor position in the Department of Economics and Finance.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Economics and Finance, conducting high-quality research, publishing scholarly work and supervising postgraduate students.
The position also involves participating in academic activities, contributing to research development, serving on university committees and supporting the overall academic objectives of the department.
Key Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Economics and Finance.
Lecture in subjects such as:
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
Introduction to Mathematical Economics.
Statistics for Economics.
Econometrics.
International Economics.
Development Economics.
Personal Finance.
Participate actively in research activities and academic publications.
Contribute to faculty research initiatives and scholarly activities.
Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Provide academic consultation and support to students.
Collaborate with colleagues within the faculty.
Serve on various academic committees within the faculty and university.
Participate in professional development programmes to strengthen teaching and research skills.
Contribute to research coordination and perform discipline-related administrative duties.
Minimum Requirements
The university has specified separate requirements for the Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor positions.
A. Senior Lecturer
Applicants must have:
A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Economics or a related discipline.
Proven experience presenting research papers or posters at national and international academic conferences.
National recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating or demonstrated potential to obtain an NRF rating.
Proven experience successfully supervising master’s students to graduation.
A strong research record with relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals.
Demonstrated ability to use econometric software packages such as EViews, Stata and R.
Sound knowledge and proficiency in Python coding, with the ability to apply it in Economics and Finance.
Active involvement in a national or international scholarly society, research committee or higher education research agency.
B. Associate Professor
Applicants must have:
A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Economics or a related discipline.
Experience serving as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
An excellent research record with relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals.
National recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
Proven experience successfully supervising postgraduate students to completion at both master’s and PhD levels.
Demonstrated ability to use econometric software packages such as EViews, Stata and R.
Sound knowledge and proficiency in Python coding, applied to Economics and Finance.
Active involvement in a national or international scholarly society, research committee or higher education research agency.
Additional Recommendations
The following will be advantageous:
Proven experience supervising research topics in Economics and Finance.
Relevant lecturing and research experience in higher education.
An excellent research and publication record.
Required Skills and Competencies
Research and Academic Skills: Strong research, analytical, publication and academic supervision abilities.
Teaching Skills: Ability to teach and support undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in econometric software, including EViews, Stata and R, as well as Python programming.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan, organise and execute academic and research activities.
Results Orientation: Ability to set high standards, achieve objectives and adapt to changing environments.
Leadership: Ability to take initiative, lead academic activities and provide direction.
Business Acumen: Ability to follow institutional policies and regulations and use MS Office proficiently.
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and students.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Available on request.
Additional benefits, subject to applicable conditions, include:
Pension scheme.
Medical aid scheme.
Group life insurance.
Housing allowance.
Annual leave and sick leave.
Service bonus.
Study benefits.