Accounting Snr Lecturer at The Uni of Pretoria – Apply now!

JOB DETAILS

🎓 Job Title: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor – Accounting
🏫 Institution: University of Pretoria
📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
🏢 Company: University of Pretoria
📄 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
🆔 Job ID: 26235
📅 Closing Date: 02 February 2026

🏛️ COMPANY OVERVIEW

The University of Pretoria is one of South Africa’s leading research-intensive universities, recognised for academic excellence, innovation, and transformation. With a strong commitment to quality teaching, impactful research, and societal contribution, the University continues to maintain a competitive advantage both locally and internationally while fostering diversity, inclusion, and intellectual growth.

🎓 JOB OVERVIEW

The Department of Accounting invites applications for a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to contribute to high-quality teaching, postgraduate supervision, and scholarly research. The role involves lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising research students, participating in academic administration, and producing accredited research outputs in alignment with the University’s research and teaching mission.

🧩 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lecture Accounting at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level

• Supervise postgraduate students (Master’s and Doctoral levels)

• Conduct and publish scientific research in accredited journals

• Participate in academic administration and departmental management

• Contribute to academic citizenship and professional engagement

🎓 QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Lecturer

• Registration with a relevant professional body (ACCA, CFA, CIMA, IIA, or SAICA)

• Master’s degree in Accounting with a research component or a Doctoral degree

• At least 2 accredited publications or recognised scholarly outputs

• Supervision of at least 2 completed Master’s students or involvement in PhD supervision

• Minimum of 3 years’ tertiary teaching or relevant industry experience

• Evidence of professional engagement

Associate Professor

• Doctoral degree in Accounting

• Registration with a relevant professional body (ACCA, CFA, CIMA, IIA, or SAICA)

• 3–5 years’ tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level

• At least 5 accredited publications with a quality-adjusted publication score of 10

• Minimum of 4 completed Master’s students in the last 5 years

• Involvement in at least 1 Doctoral supervision as main or co-supervisor

• Evidence of sustained academic citizenship and professional engagement

🧠 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• In-depth knowledge of Accounting theories and principles

• Ability to manage teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Digital literacy and effective use of educational technologies

• Professionalism, accountability, and reliability

• Respect for diversity and inclusive academic engagement

• Student-centred approach to teaching and supervision

⭐ ADDED ADVANTAGES

• Experience lecturing large student groups

• Experience in blended or hybrid learning environments

• Willingness to present a 15-minute presentation as part of the selection process

📄 CV TIPS

• Clearly list accredited publications and research outputs

• Include postgraduate supervision experience with completion dates

• Highlight professional body registrations

• Attach a concise teaching and research self-evaluation

• Ensure qualifications and certifications are clearly certified

🌟 BENEFITS OF JOINING THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

• Competitive remuneration aligned with UP policy guidelines

• Employer contributions to BESTMED or UMVUZO medical aid schemes

• Work at a leading research-intensive university

• Opportunities for academic growth, research funding, and international collaboration

• Inclusive, diverse, and transformation-driven academic environment

📜 COMPANY POLICY

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. Appointments are made in line with the University’s Employment Equity Plan, and all candidates may be subject to verification of qualifications, criminal, credit, and disciplinary records. The University reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.