DEPARTMENTManagement and CommercePOSITIONProfessor(P5)/Associate Professor(P6) : Accounting (1 Post) PermanentUFH Advert Reference No.: 00000JOB DESCRIPTION: This academic leadership position in a faculty, provides thought leadership in advancing faculty & institutional learning & research objectives, through: * The design, development, implementation and maintenance of accredited programs aligned with institutional strategies, objectives & quality standards within a discipline * Participating in faculty & institutional leadership governance structures (committees, fora & assuming accountability for academic administration outcomes) within discipline * Establishing collaborative networks, research initiatives both locally, regionally & internationally * Mentoring of academic staff * Founding & monitoring community engagement initiatives in alignment with social responsibility & scholarly engagement goals * Lecturing, teaching & promoting students * Hosting of post-doctoral fellows * Publishing research within institutional criteria & requirements * Actively promoting research that has potential to further IP & third party income goals through partnerships/donor relationships that attract funding & reputational advancement for the institution. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Academic Thought Leadership. Teaching Execution Post Graduate Research Supervision T&L Integrated Community Engagement Research grants & funding applications/proposals Research Execution International Academic & Research Program Collaboration MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A relevant Doctoral Degree Registration with a relevant professional accounting body At least 9 years experience in higher education for Professor, and 7 years' experience for Associate Professor Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in accounting areas of specialization including Taxation, Auditing, Management Accounting, and Financial Accounting. A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Professor/Associate Professor Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision Previously taught at a SAICA-endorsed programme, delivering courses aligned with professional accounting standards and competencies. Evidence of successful national and international fundraising for research. Recognition as an established scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, international keynote addresses/ plenary lectures). ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES: Qualification / courses in higher education teaching and learning / Recognition for teaching Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and international levels Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics. Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows. Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: Business Acumen. Change Leadership Critical Thinking Partnering Academic Programme & Quality Management Academic Standards Formulation & Compliance Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration Research & Innovation Research Support REMUNERATION A competitive executive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.ENQUIRIES: