Associate Professor, Economics

The Wits Business School (WBS) is internationally recognised and accredited. It has spearheaded innovation, teaching and research excellence in South African and African business for over 45 years. The school is based in the economic hub of South Africa and is in easy proximity of the country’s most vibrant cities. Our faculty come from 12 different countries, are predominantly African, but are also from the US, UK, Holland and Germany. 95% of our full time faculty are PhD qualified, and the majority of our full professors are NRF rated researchers.  

We have around 1400 postgraduate students each year and significantly more executive education delegates. The school is at the centre of regular media events and topical debates showcasing opinion leadership from both business and academia.

Academic Area: Economics

WBS academics work exclusively with postgraduate students and senior executives. They deliver highly-rated learning, higher degree supervision, accredited research, and opinion leadership on business critical issues.

WBS values both academic AND business leadership credentials.

This is a full - time permanent position and it is based in Johannesburg.

Minimum academic requirements

A PhD in a relevant field of study plus a proven track record of effective teaching at under/post-graduate levels, successful supervision of Masters and PhD and appropriate contribution to administration. Required level of leadership experience in public or private sector. At least 5 accredited journal publications in the last 3 years in ISI and IBSS journals.

The University is committed to employment equity. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Email applications will not be accepted. Only those submitted through the i-Recruitment platform will be considered.

Enquiries only: Prof. Chris van der Hoven, Academic Director: Wits Business School, email chris.vanderhoven@wits.ac.za.

Closing date for applications is 14 October 2016.