Senior Lecturer - Department of Economics (ATI)

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS - AFRICAN TAX INSTITUTE

SENIOR LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The African Tax Institute in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is looking for someone who can further that competitive advantage, and, therefore, is able to bring something innovative to the institute, as well as someone able to extend the institute's international reach and its research network.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The African Tax Institute is looking for a highly qualified person with the potential to establish a reputation in tax policy and institutional economics to strengthen its research, teaching and broader international profile. Responsibilities will include:

• Lecturing and supervision of master's and doctoral students in tax policy as it relates to state-society relations, the social contract and broad societal outcomes in developing countries specifically from an interdisciplinary perspective, including the ability to design new master's modules as the need arises;
• Research in aspects of state-society relations, including the fundamental causes of poverty through the lenses of institutionalism, anthropology, evolutionary psychology and political science in a developing country context, that can be published in interdisciplinary, highly regarded international journals and scholarly books;
• Active development and extension of current research networks to further develop the institute's international network of researchers;
• Preparation and submission of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and accreditation purposes;
• Active participation in the institute's programmes;
• Involvement in professional activities where applicable;
• Conducting and leading advanced research in relevant fields of specialisation;
• Performing administrative duties as delegated by the director of the African Tax Institute.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A doctoral degree with a specialisation in tax policy as it relates to state-society relations, the social contract and broad societal outcomes in developing countries;
• At least one accepted accredited publication or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (revise and resubmits will be considered as proof of ability);
• Demonstrated experience in postgraduate students supervision;
• Teaching experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• The ability to independently plan and initiate discipline-related teaching and research;
• The ability to integrate work from a variety of related disciplines;
• Appropriate language proficiency and communication skills;
• Computer literacy.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of the potential to develop and implement a sustained research portfolio that can, in future, receive national and international recognition, e.g. publications already in print or manuscripts forthcoming;
• Evidence of the ability to complete research, supervise research and lead research seminars in relevant fields of expertise.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za , and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees
• Self-evaluation that inter alia must include the elements of teaching and research.

PLEASE NOTE: The shortlisted candidates will be requested to do a 15-minute presentation to the committee.

CLOSING DATE: 19 August 2022

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Mary-Jane Ndlovu Email address: Mary-Jane.Ndlovu@up.ac.za

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.