SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS SCIENCES
This position in SEBS is affiliated with the Development Theory and Policy (DTP) postgraduate programme located in the Economics division. DTP was created in 2010 and has established itself as a leading heterodox programme in development economics; it is a core member of the Erasmus Mundus international Masters ‘Economic Policies in the Age of Globalization’ (EPOG – www.cepn-paris13.fr/epog/). The focus of the programme is on providing critical insights to key economic policy issues in order to stimulate innovative research and policy responses. The teaching is research-led and draws on the expertise of academics associated with the Corporate Strategy and Industrial Development (CSID) research programme. The DTP is a unique programme in South Africa offering core economics training, a focus on development, and research training, all within a pluralist framework.
At the level of Senior Lecturer, the candidate must have a PhD in Development Economics or related fields such as Economics, Political Economy and Development Studies. The successful applicant is expected to teach postgraduate courses in the field of DTP, particularly relating to microeconomics and trade and industrial policy within a development context. The successful applicant will also do research and publish in the field, supervise postgraduate students and participate actively in the running of the School through academic citizenship activities.
At the level of Lecturer, the candidate must be close to completing a PhD and have a Master’s degree in Development Economics or related fields such as Economics, Political Economy and Development Studies. The successful applicant is expected to teach postgraduate courses in the field of DTP, particularly relating to microeconomics and trade and industrial policy within a development context. The successful applicant will also participate actively in the running of the School through academic citizenship activities.
For questions related to this post and to the DTP programme, you may contact the Programme Director, Dr Nicolas Pons-Vignon at Nicolas.Pons-Vignon@wits.ac.za
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.
