Professor (P000952) (Re-Advertisement)

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000952 VACANCY: PROFESSOR PEROMNES: A5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED AND NEED NOT RE-APPLY.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Provide teaching and learning services as well as a research function.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching assigned classes according to the NWU teaching and learning strategies, ensuring required throughput and achieving student-lecturer evaluations of above 83%.

Research

• Research outputs as to be discussed with Programme Leader and Deputy Director.

Community Engagement

• Actively contribute to community engagement projects as part of the School of Accounting Sciences.

Minimum Requirements

• An LLD (Law) or PhD (Forensic accountancy or equivalent) degree (NQF 10).
• 5 years tertiary academic experience in criminal law, criminal procedure and/or law of evidence.
• 5 years practical experience as an attorney/advocate OR as a forensic investigator with full ICFP membership.
• A proven research track record with publications in accredited journals as required at the level of Professor at the North-West University.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Postgraduate supervision experience in the field of forensic accountancy.
• International conference contributions.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• A working knowledge of essential competencies required in the field of forensic accountancy.
• Knowledge of working with students, handling large classes, setting of assessments.
• Experience with the process of research and an eagerness to conduct research.
• Interest in community service.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU.

Behavioural Competencies

• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Adaptability / Agility.

REMUNERATION

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Nico van der Merwe on 018299-1351

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty on 018 299-4993

CLOSING DATE: 15 October 2024

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 January 2025

Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.