Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.

According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people- centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.

The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER: ECONOMICS (REF: 266)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS      

SENIOR LECTURER

Minimum Academic requirements

• PhD and undergraduate qualification majoring in Economics
• At least 5 years lecturing experience of teaching microeconomics and macroeconomics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• At least 3 publications in national and or international DHET-accredited journals within the last 3 years.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster, and or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Masters level.
• Proven evidence of leadership in academic and administrative committees within Higher Education.
• A proven track record of research with having produced/published a research output in the preceding three years. Evidence of publication including articles or book chapters.
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community
• Evidence of active membership of national/regional/international economics professional bodies or scholarly societies.
• Strong mathematical background.
• Above average competency in quantitative software (SPSS, EViews, Stata, etc.) and qualitative software (NVivo, ATLAS.ti).
• Ability to work with both primary and secondary quantitative data (cross-sectional, time-series, panel data).
• All of the above have to be consistent with the University’s Staff Promotions

LECTURER

Minimum Academic requirements

• Master’s degree and undergraduate qualification majoring in Economics
• At least 3 years proven experience of teaching microeconomics and macroeconomics at undergraduate level.
• Evidence of teaching and record of research publications in accredited journals.
  
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Strong mathematical background and a good academic record.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD.
  
• A proven track record of research with having produced/published a research output in the preceding three years.
• Above average competency in quantitative software (SPSS, EViews, Stata, etc.) and qualitative software (NVivo, ATLAS.ti).
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community engagement.

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Public sector or Public Finance related experience.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning
• Availability to work at other DUT campuses, in the evenings and weekends and sometimes away from
• Conduct teaching, learning and assessment using a blended mode
• An NRF rating or potential to obtain an NRF rating.
  

  SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Provide leadership towards the department’s strategic plan on teaching, research and engaged scholarship.
• Conduct research and publish in high impact DHET-accredited journals.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the department.
• Supervise Master’s dissertations and PhD theses.
• Present at accredited conferences, workshops and seminars to enhance scholarly knowledge.
• Develop collaborative relationships with relevant external stakeholder from government, civic society, industry and other professional organisations.
• Serve in various administrative committees in the department, faculty and institution.
• Serve as a leader in mentoring others in teaching, learning and research.
• Give guidance in curriculum design and implementation in the department and faculty.

 OTHER COMPETENCIES

 Ability to set high standards and work to achieve success.

• Ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address work-related problems.
• Ability to strictly follow work regulations.
• Show high levels of professionalism at all times, display a good-natured attitude and work well with colleagues.
• Demonstrate a student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
• Ability to effectively use online platforms like MS Teams and Moodle in teaching and learning.
• Ability to effectively communicate and express issues with clarity.

Contact Person                                       :     Pirya Naidoo/Maud Mthembu

Contact Email                                         :     [email protected]

Status of Academic Position                  :     Permanent

Salary                                                      :     Market Related

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be
• Please email application to [email protected] and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.

CLOSING DATE: 02 OCTOBER 2024

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