Job Details
- Expires 10 March 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: Ref: Unit 5040
- Province: Eastern Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: February 21st
Background to Position
Faculty of Management and Commerce
Alice and East London Campus
Ref 5040
Job Description
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development and implementation
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the relevant field of specialization
- Supervise postgraduate students to doctoral level
- Achieve research output norms for Professors/Associate Professors
- Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
- Perform academic leadership, mentoring and related administrative duties
- Secure external research grants
Inherent Criteria
Minimum requirements:
- Doctoral degree in Economics, Development or Finance
- At least 7 years higher education experience for a full Professor / 5 years for Associate Professor, with extensive teaching and research experience in Economics
- Track record of accredited research publications commensurate with appointment at the academic level of a full Professor/ Associate Professor
- Extensive postgraduate supervision experience, including successful doctoral supervision
Additional Requirements:
- Evidence of successful fundraising for research-related activities
- Evidence of academic leadership and/or mentoring less experienced researchers
- Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows will be an added advantage
- Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialization.
- Recognition as a national and/or international scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g. NRF rating; international keynote/plenaries) will be an added advantage
- Specialization in Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Marine Economics or Transport Economics will be an added advantage
Application Requirement
To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
1. Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online. Applications must clearly indicate the name of the post and the Campus applied for on the SUBJECT LINE.
2. Submit the motivation and resume as well as supporting documents namely; ID/passport, certificates and proof of remuneration and three work-related referees, on the application website.
3. Note that for all re-advertised positions this advert supersedes the one advertised previously owing to modifications made. Candidates who have previously applied are requested to re-apply.
4. No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
5. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
6. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.
Closing date: 6 March 2023 Queries can be directed to Ms A. Sonjica asonjica@ufh.ac.za and 043 704 7190 The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.
University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
