Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Financial Accounting and Taxation - (7658)

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Financial Accounting and Taxation - (7658)

Job Title

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Financial Accounting and Taxation

Faculty

Business and Management Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences -> School of Accounting Sciences -> Financial Acc And Taxation

Campus/ Location

All CPUT Campuses - All CPUT Campuses, ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Number of Positions

1

Advert Closing Date

9/2/2025

Job Purpose

To focus on learning, teaching and assessment of Financial Accounting at Advanced Diploma level, and contribute to curriculum development at programme and subject levels. To support the department and faculty to enhance the effectiveness of the academic project, including academic initiatives and community engagement. To support departmental and faculty research initiatives through undertaking research and contributing towards research objectives.

Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

1. Doctorate in Commerce (or equivalent) in related field (Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing)
2. Master’s in Commerce or equivalent in related field (Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing)
3. Underpinning Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with focus on Financial Accounting at NQF 7
4. At least 4 years lecturing experience
5. Evidence of research and publications is required
6. Evidence of supervision is required

Recommended:

1. At least 5 years industry experience
2. Full membership of professional body SAICA/SAIPA/SAIT or related
3. Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (Face to Face and online learning)

Minimum Requirements: Lecturer

1. Master’s in Commerce (or equivalent) in related field (Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing)
2. Underpinning Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with focus on Financial Accounting at NQF 7
3. At least 2 years lecturing experience

Recommended:

1. Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (Face to Face and online learning)
2. Evidence of research and publications

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

1. Teaching and Learning: Lectures subjects within the field of Financial Accounting and Taxation. Compiles subject guides in compliance with University rules. Uses appropriate teaching methods, practices and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with problems in learning and appointment of tutors / mentors. Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.
2. Accreditation: Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.
3. Academic Management: Contributes to policy making. Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes. Review teaching and learning. Contributes to the development of academic related decision-making. Acts as course leader. Contributes to management of tutor activities. Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
4. Administration: Keeps the attendance registrar and personal progress reports on the syllabus developments. Records learners’ results. Assists with the registration of students. To supervise tests and examinations. Examine and moderate assessments and examinations.
5. Community Service & Outreach: Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
6. Quality Assurance: Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.
7. Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing: Contributes to the planning for 'Open Day' and attends 'Open Day'.
8. Personal / Professional Development: Keeps abreast with developments in the field of study and their implications for curriculum. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments. Engages in current professional developments activities.
9. Human Resources Management: Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.
10. Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships: Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies and research projects.
11. Research: Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles. Keeps abreast of professional literature.
12. Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations.

General Information

Closing date: 09 February 2025

Enquiries: Jobe@cput.ac.za

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