Lecturer- School of Accountancy ( University of the Free State) x5
- Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (5 Positions)
- Job ID: 6478
- Department: School of Accountancy, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Institution: University of the Free State
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Purpose of the Position
To contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, academic leadership, and community engagement within the School of Accountancy while supporting the development of future accounting professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting and Finance
- Taxation
- Auditing
- Develop students’ digital and professional competencies.
- Contribute to curriculum innovation and alignment with professional accounting body requirements.
- Advance teaching and learning practices within the School of Accountancy.
Research
- Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.
- Present papers at conferences, workshops, colloquia, and seminars.
- Build research collaborations and professional partnerships.
- Contribute to the growth of scholarly knowledge in accountancy and related disciplines.
Administration and Service
- Perform departmental administrative duties.
- Participate in professional and scholarly bodies.
- Build relationships with industry and professional accountancy organizations.
Additional Responsibilities by Academic Rank
Senior Lecturer
- Provide academic leadership and quality assurance.
- Supervise Honours, Master’s and PhD students.
- Mentor junior academics.
Associate Professor
- Provide faculty and university-wide academic leadership.
- Supervise postgraduate research students.
- Mentor junior staff members.
- Maintain a strong publication record.
Minimum Requirements
Lecturer
- Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Accountancy or a related field; or
- Chartered Accountant (SA) with a relevant SAICA-endorsed qualification.
- Good academic record.
- Experience presenting research at conferences.
- Evidence of research suitable for publication.
Senior Lecturer
- Relevant PhD (NQF 10) or CA(SA) with a Master’s degree.
- National recognition in research.
- Experience supervising Master’s students.
- Proven publication record.
- Potential or existing NRF rating.
Associate Professor
- Relevant PhD (NQF 10).
- Chartered Accountant (SA).
- Experience examining postgraduate students.
- Strong research leadership and publication record.
- NRF rating of C3 or equivalent.
- National or international scholarly leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Membership of professional accounting bodies.
- Practical experience in Accountancy, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Accounting, or Managerial Accounting and Finance.
- Recent university-level teaching experience.
- Strong leadership and management capabilities.
- Active participation in academic and professional communities.
Required Competencies
Academic Excellence
- Strong teaching and learning facilitation skills.
- Curriculum development expertise.
- Research and publication capability.
Leadership
- Ability to lead academic initiatives.
- Mentor and support junior academics.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration.
Professional Skills
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Attention to detail and quality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work within policies and procedures.
Benefits
The position offers:
- Pension scheme
- Medical aid
- Group life insurance
- Housing allowance
- Annual and sick leave
- Service bonus
- Study benefits