Senior Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: School of Accounting: Department of Commercial

Job Description:

• The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Commercial Accounting. The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Commercial Accounting Department.
• The applicants to this post are expected to support our programmes by performing full academic duties that include teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Have strong knowledge in the field of IFRS Accounting.
• Lecture Accounting at an undergraduate level including setting tests, assignments and examination papers.
• Encourage students' personal development through consultation and tutorials.
• Contribute to activities of the department, the college and university.
• Conduct and publish quality research and participate in conferences.
• Be involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline.
• Participate in community engagement and societal impact projects.

Minimum requirements

• A Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA or ACCA.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Previous experience in teaching and research in Accountancy at University level.
• Appropriate practical experience.
• Proven ability to think critically, analytically, and laterally across disciplines and sectors.
• Fluent in written and oral English communication.

Recommendations:

• A relevant Masters (NQF 9) or PHD (NQF 10) qualification.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Research experience in relevant subject disciplines.
• Record of relevant academic publications.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in academic English.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.

Deadline:9th August,2026