unizulu.ac.za Economics Professor : University of Zululand

Company Name : The University of Zululand
Job Title : Professor
Department : Economics
Closing Date: 09 October 2016
Post Number: CE05

Website : http://www.unizulu.ac.za
Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/990-Proffessor_Econ.pdf

Economics Professor :

** Applications are invited from suitably qualified interested parties to fill the position indicated above.
** The main purpose of this position is to provide strategic and operational management of the Department of Economics as well as implementation of departmental plans.

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** The successful candidate will help the department in organizing, planning and monitoring/evaluating ongoing staff and student competencies within the department.
** We are looking for a Senior Academic with specific Research and Supervision skills.

Minimum Requirements :
** PhD in Economics
** Advanced theoretical knowledge of and insights into the field.

** Competence in communicating knowledge and facilitating teaching and learning in a lecture, seminar, tutorial and/or practical or laboratory environment; in assessment practices; the ability to engage in curriculum design and development; and a demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research.

** A thorough understanding of fundamental research methodology and competence in facilitating research tutorials/seminars and practical sessions; and/or undertaking research projects, production of research reports and conducting of tutorials and/or practical sessions.

** A substantial number of conference papers, peer-reviewed publications or other acceptable research outputs.
** Peer-recognition as a specialist in the field and potential to make a substantial contribution to the discipline or field.

** Ability to supervise research at postgraduate level and to develop research capacity.
** An involvement in the wider academic community (e.g. editorships, review requests, participation in professional bodies).

** Capacity and willingness to undertake administrative responsibilities at departmental or institutional levels and to assume leadership positions, either in administration or in academic or professional activity.

Added Advantages :
** A qualification in, or proof of studying towards, the assessment of learning at NQF Level 7/8, or an equivalent teaching qualification.
** A qualification in or proof of studying towards, postgraduate supervision at NQF Level 7/8, or an equivalent postgraduate supervision qualification.
** Specialist in a niche research area with an NRF rating or a view to applying for such a rating.
** Experience in interdisciplinary research.

Working Experience :
** Sound interpersonal skills, including a commitment to collegiality and equal opportunity.

** Competence as an Associate Professor, demonstrating that the applicant has been recognised by the academic community for producing sound scholarship in either the teaching or research categories, but preferably in both.

** Writing research proposals.
** Supervising students’ academic projects, dissertations, thesis and teaching practice.

Other Requirements :
Knowledge :
** Knowledge of advanced econometric modelling techniques in either the field of macroeconomics or micro econometrics or both.
** Specialized knowledge of a minimum of one research field (micro, macro, development etc) for which course work programs can be offered at Master’s or PhD level

** Knowledge of higher education environment including SAQA, HEQC, programme accreditation and articulation requirements and processes
** Knowledge of research project development, funding and management
** Ability to use at least two of the following software: EVIEWS, STATA, RATS, SPSS, R, SAS or Matlab

Skills :
** Skill in usage of Econometrics software (at least three)
** Specialised knowledge in Econometrics and at least two of the following disciplines:
** Knowledge of Mathematics for Econometrics, Advanced Microeconomics, Financial Economics and
** Development Economics

Behaviors :
** Self-Motivated
** Attention to detail
** Maintain confidentiality

** Excellent interactional skills (verbal, written, telephonic and electronic)
** Committed to students and their learning.
** Managing and monitoring student learning.

** Be a model of an educated person, to exemplify the virtues we seek to inspire our students – honesty, tolerance, respect for diversity, fairness, curiosity, and appreciate cultural differences.
** Engage in lifelong learning and encourage students to also become lifelong learners.

Closing Date : 09 October 2016
** The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in the position as advertised.

How to apply :
** To apply please logon to PNET (.pnet.co.za) and submit your application.
** The University will not accept any applications directly or through any other means.
** Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements, as specified above, will not be considered and should not apply.
** Preference will be given to South African Citizens or internal candidates suitable for appointment.

** The University reserves the right not to fill any advertised vacancy.
** UNIZULU is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity.
** If you have not heard from us in three months’ time please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Contact Address :
The Registrar
University of Zululand
Private Bag X1001
Kwadlangezwa
3886