HEALTH ECONOMIST AT THE LEVEL OF PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS SCIENCES
The School invites applications for the above position.
Applicants are expected to have a Doctorate in Economics or a related field (eg public health, public policy) and a substantial record of academic publications. Candidates with strong quantitative research skills with experience in epidemiology or biostatistics will also be strongly considered. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new projects, demonstrated leadership potential, resourcefulness and intellectual creativity are the requirements for this position.
Experience with fundraising will be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
• Actively participate in research
• Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Participate actively in the running of the School through academic citizenship activities.
Remuneration: A competitive salary package will be offered.
To apply: Please apply via i-Recruitment: www.irec.wits.ac.za
Please include the following:
• A covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for
• A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees
• Certified copies of qualifications and South African ID or passport/work permit if not South African.
Closing date: 15 January 2016
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 15 February 2016 can consider their applications unsuccessful.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates and to verify credit standing. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
