Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Economics and Finance

Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Economics and Finance Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Middle Management Location Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 14/9/2026 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Economics and Finance, specifically Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Introduction to Mathematical Economics, Statistics for Economics, Econometrics, International Economics, Development Economics, and PersonalFinance.
• Participate actively in research and publications.
• Ensure active participation in and contribution to the Faculty’s research activities.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work as a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Serve as a member of various academic committees within the faculty and university.
• Participate in formal self-development programmes within the UFS aimed at strengthening aspirations and skills as a researcher and lecturer.
• Contribute to research coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the discipline.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Economics or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in presenting papers/posters at national and international scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in successfully supervising master’s degree students through to graduation.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals.
• Demonstrated ability to use Econometric software package(s) such as EViews, Stata, and R
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and proficiency in coding using Python and apply this in the disciplines of Economics and Finance.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Economics or related discipline.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Excellent research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven track record of successfully supervising postgraduate students to completion at master’s and PhD levels.
• Demonstrated ability to use Econometric software package(s) such as EViews, Stata, and R.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and proficiency in coding using Python and apply this in the disciplines of Economics and Finance.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at Higher Education levels.

Recommendations:

• Proven experience in supervising topics in Economics and Finance.
• Proven lecturing and research experience in Higher Education.
• Excellent research record.

Competencies Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

• Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

• Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

• Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

1 January 2027

Closing date:

14 September 2026.

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2876 or email SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 /9813 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities.

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.