Professor/ Associate Professor - Economics

SUMMARY:
Facilitate learning and teaching of Economics at all levels Co-ordinate and initiate new academic p

POSITION INFO:
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB The Department of Economics is seeking an academic leader in learning and teaching, research and engagement within the discipline of Economics at Nelson Mandela University. At Professor level, the position entails being available to lead, mentor early career academics, supervise up to doctoral level, hosting post-doctoral fellows, initiate and lead research projects (grant based or commissioned), as well as initiating internationalisation and engagement activities through sustainable partnerships. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Facilitate learning and teaching of Economics at all levels Co-ordinate and initiate new academic programmes and curriculum renewal Lead research teams on quality and transformative research, innovation and internationalisation initiatives Leadership of academic unit/division and programmes will be an added advantage Efficient academic administration as required by Head of Department. Capacity to work well with the other members of the Department, School and Faculty. Mentorship of emerging and early career academics Generate third stream income and lead in economic policy discussions Attract and supervise postgraduate students CORE COMPETENCIES In depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline Ability to facilitate and coordinate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Ability to conduct as well as present research findings at conferences and meetings Ability to attract and supervise postgraduate students Ability to administer modules involving large numbers of students. Ability to provide leadership in curriculum development Ability to create knowledge by virtue of published research in peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books and other texts Ability to assume leadership and mentor junior academics Ability to attract and sustain third stream income REQUIREMENTS PROFESSOR: ECONOMICS Requirements: Must be in possession of a doctoral degree in Economics Must have a minimum of 10 years of teaching and learning experience at tertiary level Has served as an Associate Professor/ equivalent rank for at least 2 years Must have demonstrable experience in lecturing at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in the areas of Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics and Economic Impact Assessment Must have demonstratable evidence of curriculum development experience Must have proof of securing and managing research grants and other research initiatives, and participation in community engagement initiatives and projects. Demonstratable research standing at national and international level Minimum 3 years of holding academic leadership with demonstrable achievements Must have a proven track record of sustained publication record for journal articles in refereed and DHET accredited journals, and/or book chapters and have presented research findings at conferences Must have a track record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: ECONOMICS Requirements: Must be in possession of a doctoral degree in Economics; Must have a minimum of 3 to 8 years of teaching and learning experience at tertiary level in Economics; Must have served as a Senior Lecturer / equivalent rank for at least 2 years; Must have demonstrable experience in lecturing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in the areas of Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics and Economic Impact Assessment; Must have demonstrable evidence of curriculum development and programme coordination experience; Must have proof of securing and managing research grants and other research initiatives, and active participation in community engagement initiatives and projects; Must have demonstrable research standing at national and emerging international level in line with an associate professor level position; Must have demonstrable research standing at national and emerging international level; achievements [e.g., programme leader, research leader, postgraduate coordinator, departmental leadership]; Must have a proven track record of sustained publication of journal articles in refereed and DHET-accredited journals, and/or book chapters, and have presented research findings at national and international conferences in line with an associate professor level position; Must have a track record of successful supervision of Mas