Associate Professor (College of Business and Economics: School of Accounting: Department of Commercial Accounting)

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Online

Apply by:

5 April 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Soweto Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to all

Level: Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

The Department of Commercial Accounting is a dynamic department aimed at developing Accountant professionals and future business leaders of industry, locally and globally. We strive to be innovative in cutting-edge subject development and research. The Department is actively recruiting for an Associate Professor to join its dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing a research pipeline and undertaking research projects in Accounting-related fields and stimulating multidisciplinary research.
• Assisting in the implementation of the departmental research strategy, performing and encouraging scientific research and fulfilling a mentoring role.
• Supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
• Lecturing on an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Organising and administering international conferences.
• Participate in Departmental/School/College committee work.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Accounting-related fields.
• A research track record in recognised journals and conference proceedings.
• Proven supervision record at postgraduate level.
• Working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Knowledgeable in the field of Accounting.
• Extensive experience in organising and administering international conferences.

Recommendations:

• Multidisciplinary research focus.
• Extensive experience in education.
• Experience with Postdoctoral Research Fellows/having been a Postdoctoral Fellow one-self.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and a team player.
• Analytical and critical thinking.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms. Boitumelo Kuzwayo CA(SA) (Head of Department) on Tel (011) 559 5228

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Samkelisiwe Chiliza (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2548