Description : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (One Post). Company : University of Pretoria. Location : Pretoria, Gauteng
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Lecturing and participating in curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
- Participating in the undertaking and supervision of research projects;
- Actively contributing towards research development and producing research output to attract research funding;
- Participating in administrative duties within the Department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Lecturer:
- A Fellow Member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) (or Fellow Members of other Actuarial Societies e.g. FFA, FIA, FIAA who are prepared to obtain a FASSA) with at least three recent years’ actuarial post qualification experience (as a FASSA or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree may be considered;
- Academic experience in actuarial teaching or research supervision.
Senior Lecturer:
- A Fellow Member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) (or Fellow Members of other Actuarial Societies e.g. FFA, FIA, FIAA who are prepared to obtain a FASSA) with at least five recent years’ actuarial post qualification experience (as a FASSA or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree;
- Significant experience in the banking or insurance industries, or other financial risk specialisations;
- Academic experience in actuarial teaching or research supervision;
- Experience in the delivery of projects and participation in academic and/or professional networks, with the potential to attract research funding.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Technical actuarial subject knowledge;
- Computer programming proficiency;
- Positive interpersonal relationship skills;
- Excellent communication skills.
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 these posts, please attach:
- A comprehensive UP format CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
- Names and contact details of three peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Teaching Portfolio;
- Self-evaluation.
CLOSING DATE: 9 June 2023
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES:
Mrs E Kühn, Tel: (012) 420 2810 or [email protected] for application-related enquiries, and Prof Conrad Beyers, Tel: (012) 420 4419 or [email protected] for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2023, 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. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
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.
