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Professor: Investment Management

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Mar 29, 2018

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Job Title: Professor: Investment Management (Ref.EBW05/065/0218)

Department of Business Management 

Preference will given to candidatesin possession of both the CFA and the CFP qualification. Short-listed candidates invited foran interview will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic tomembers of the Department of Business Management. If available, examples of course material (including examination papers and tests) used in previouscourses, must be presented after the lecture.

 

Duties

  • Teaching Investment Management and Financial Planning modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level;
  • Postgraduate supervision up to PhD level;
  • Participation in Departmental, Faculty and University activities;
  • Self-initiated research. 

 

Job Requirements

  • A relevant PhD degree in Investment Management;
  • Completion of the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification and/or the Certified Financial Planner (CFP);
  • Adequate subject knowledge to teach in at least two of the following areas: portfolio management, risk-return relationships (portfolio theory and risk models), share analysis, fixed-income securities, derivatives, behavioural finance, and/or personal financial planning;
  • Lecturing experience in Investment Management or Financial Planning modules at undergraduate level and where appropriate, postgraduate level;
  • Experience in postgraduate supervision up to PhD level;
  • An extensive record of research publications in accredited subject journals.

 

Recommendation

  • An NRF-rating or national recognition as an academic;
  • The ability to teach in both Afrikaans and English;
  • Practical industry experience in a finance-related environment
  • Academic management experience in a university environment.

 

How To Apply

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Apply online by using the "Apply Now" link. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates. Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

 

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Christo Boshoff on 021 808 2735, or on cboshoff@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753

Currency ZAR

Commencement Date 01-Jul-2018

Closing Date 29-Mar-2018

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