LECTURER – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Listing reference: ukzn_000818
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES,
LECTURER – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING,
SCHOOL OF COMMERCE,
PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.
Job description
The School of Commerce offers the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting qualifications and seeks to appoint suitably qualified applicants to the permanent staff who will contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Financial Accounting, and to build the knowledge base of the disciplines through teaching, research, academic leadership and mentoring and community
engagement. Administration of certain teaching activities within the discipline is also required. Appointed candidates may be required to teach across multiple disciplines at the undergraduate level.
engagement. Administration of certain teaching activities within the discipline is also required. Appointed candidates may be required to teach across multiple disciplines at the undergraduate level.
Minimum requirements
- Registration with an Accounting professional body as CA(SA);
- Demonstratable ability to teach at a tertiary level.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 May 2026. The University, however, reserves the right to re-advertise the above position to facilitate further searches and increase the pool of applicants, and the right to not appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.
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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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