Jobs at Wits – Lecturer Insurance and Risk Management

Job Description:

The School of Business Sciences (SBS) is one of six schools in the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand. The school offers an active research environment and unrivalled access to industry and international bodies, as a result of being located in the country’s industrial heartland. It delivers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Information Systems, Marketing.

Job Responsibilities:

Therefore, only candidates who have demonstrable track record of having formal academic qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level in insurance and risk management who are capable of teaching in these areas will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with depth of knowledge and proven teaching experience in two or more of these areas. Expectations of successful applicant: • Actively participate in research and supervision of postgraduate students • Design, teach and administer undergraduate and postgraduate courses • Engaged participation in the running of the Division through academic citizenship and administrative activities As Wits is a research-intensive university, appointed staff members will be required to engage in research and to publish in accredited outlets.

Qualification & Experience:

At least a Master’s degree in Insurance and Risk Management (a PhD, registration for, or progress towards, a PhD are distinct advantages) • In addition to at least a Masters’ degree, candidates with an Honours degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management will be preferred • Existing accredited publications will be an advantage • Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with teaching experience Additional requirements for ALL levels: It should be noted that the Division is looking to hire in the core Insurance and Risk Management areas of insurance regulation, economic theory of insurance, risk management, life insurance, health insurance, retirement funding, reinsurance and property and casualty insurance.

Job Details:

Company: University of the Witwatersrand

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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