Job Details

  • Reference number: AP1108
  • Province: Western Cape
  • Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
  • Posted: November 19th

Background to Position

LOCATION:  Stellenbosch

The Department of Economics at Stellenbosch University in South Africa invites applications for a position in macroeconomics. Applicants are expected to be dedicated academics, excellent teachers, have a strong research agenda and be capable of publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals in macroeconomics. The successful candidate will join the macroeconomic research team and contribute to joint projects.

Job Description

  • Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in macroeconomics. 
  • Self-initiated research with a primarily macroeconomic focus. 
  • Supervision of postgraduate students. 
  • Participating in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.

Inherent Criteria

For Lecturer:

  • Master’s degree awarded by a recognised university, with macroeconomics as a core module.
  • Currently enrolled in a PhD programme in macroeconomics.
  • A training background in dynamic macroeconomics at a master’s level.
  • The ability to teach in English.
  • Experience in lecturing macroeconomics at graduate level is recommended.

For Senior Lecturer:

  • A PhD degree awarded by a recognised university, with macroeconomics as a focal area.
  • A training background in dynamic macroeconomics at master’s level.
  • Lectured DSGE modelling at graduate level.
  • Two subsidy-bearing publication units.
  • Evidence of successfully completed graduate supervision.
  • The ability to teach in English.
  • Estimated DSGE models in published research papers is recommended

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to members of the Department of Economics, as well as presenting examples of course material (including examination papers and tests) used in previous courses.

Application Requirement

  • A letter of motivation.
  • A comprehensive CV.
  • An abridged CV.
  • Names and contact details for at least 3 referees.
  • Certified copies of matric and degree certificates and Identity Document.

To apply please forward your application quoting reference number AP1108 to Genevieve Michel c/o carmen1108@talenting.co.za