Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Accounting
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Africa University - AU
- Expires 28 Jul 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Africa University, a Pan African and United Methodist Church Related Institution in Zimbabwe, invites applications from suitably qualified and well experienced persons to fill the following strategic positions:
Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Accounting (1 Position)
Reporting to the Dean, the main duties and responsibilities of Lecturer in Accounting will be that of teaching, conducting solution-oriented research that will lead to policy change, commercialisation and industrialisation in line with Education 5.0.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and update curricula in the integrated areas of Financial Reporting, Tax, Auditing, Management (Cost) Accounting.
-Teach the theory and practice of Accounting and related fields
- Contribute to the integrated research areas of the College of Business Peace Leadership and Governance.
- Mentor, supervise and train students for success and professional development in their areas of study
- Supervise students dissertations at Masters and PhD levels.
- Engage in scholarly research and academic activities in the broader fields of Financial Reporting/ Management Accounting/Taxation/ Auditing and related fields.
- Facilitate training, workshops, seminars and executive courses in Accounting and related fields.
- Develop, write grant proposals and coordinate projects and programmes in Finance/Accounting and related fields in CBPLG programmes.
- Attend and contribute in CBPLG meetings and University Committee meetings.
Qualifications and Experience
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
-A university doctorate degree in Accounting or related field.
- A professional accounting qualification.
- At least 5 years teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate at tertiary level.
- Experience working in industry or business arena in senior accounting positions.
- Must have strong networking skills in order to work with the local, regional and international organizations.
- Be up to date with international/national financial reporting/ tax/ auditing/ management (cost) accounting/ accounting information systems issues
- Ability to work as a team and respect for cultural diversity.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrate ability to actively engage in College / Institute's innovative and impactful research profile
- Proven track record of outstanding record of research and publication in the broader fields of Accounting or related fields.
- A successful track record of raising and managing funds from donors and foundations.
- Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel and other programmes and systems that enhance quality and innovative learning and teaching.
- In depth knowledge of accounting information systems will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of additional regional languages, such as Swahili, Portuguese, or French will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
TO APPLY
Applicants should submit their applications, including a curriculum vitae, giving full personal particulars including, full name, place of birth and date of birth, certified proof of qualifications, employment history and experience, contact details, names and conduct details of three referees to:
Assistant Registrar, Human Resources & Administration
Africa University
P. 0. Box 1320
Mutare
Zimbabwe or email to:careers@africau.edu
The closing date for applications is 28 July 2021
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
