Assistant Lecturer

Are you a passionate researcher with a Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field, looking to support the next generation of academic talent? The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) College of Accounting is looking for an Assistant Lecturer to join their dynamic team on a part-time contract.

About the University of Cape Town (UCT)

UCT is a distinguished research-intensive African university committed to inspiring creativity through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery, and citizenship. Our mission is to enhance the lives of our students and staff, advance a more equitable and sustainable social order, and influence the global higher education landscape.

About the College of Accounting

The College of Accounting is one of the largest departments within UCT’s esteemed Faculty of Commerce. We are dedicated to fostering excellence in accounting education and research, providing a vibrant academic environment for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Your Role as Assistant Lecturer (Accounting)

This is a 3-year part-time contract position, requiring approximately 20 hours per week. It is ideally suited for a researcher with a master’s degree and a strong passion for supporting postgraduate teaching, research, and scholarship. Reporting to the Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our research environment and programme quality.

Your primary responsibilities will include providing academic and research support to postgraduate students enrolled in our MCom (specialising in Financial Reporting, Analysis and Governance – FRAG) and PhD programmes. You will also offer essential research support to academic staff within the College. We are looking to make an appointment as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing academic and methodological support to MCom FRAG and PhD students through one-on-one and group consultations.
• Mark and provide constructive feedback on literature reviews, research proposals, and dissertations.
• Assist with academic administration and logistics for postgraduate programmes.
• Support academic staff with tasks such as transcriptions, editing, reference checks, research seminars, and grant applications.
• Collaborate on academic publications when invited.
• Manage various research tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Undertake other research-related duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements for the Position

• A Master’s (NQF 9) degree with a research component comprising at least 50% of the degree.
• At least two (2) years of relevant post-Master’s research experience.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting postgraduate students with research design, methodology, and academic writing.
• Ability to work independently within broad research parameters and meet medium-term deliverables.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in conducting qualitative research, including semi-structured or unstructured interviews.
• Experience in quantitative research and data analysis.
• Strong technical editing and referencing skills for academic writing.
• Research publications in reputable journals.

Salary & Benefits

The annual remuneration package for 2025, including benefits, is R415,576.

Application Information

Should you wish to find out more about this specific position, you are welcome to contact Professor Goolam Modack, Head of the College of Accounting, via email at [email protected].

For general enquiries regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Natasha Khan at [email protected] or 021 650 3469.

How to Apply

Interested applicants (external to UCT) should visit the UCT Careers site to create a profile and submit their application. Please ensure the following documents are completed and attached to your profile before submission:

• A detailed letter of motivation highlighting your research experience and how you meet the role’s requirements and responsibilities.
• Your comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Academic transcripts and a copy of your South African ID.
• Names and full contact details (including title, name, position, relationship to you, email address, and telephone number) of three professional referees.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and pre-placement medical examinations. UCT may request references at any stage of the selection process.

Closing Date

Applications close on 15 October 2025.

Equity Statement

UCT is a designated employer committed to excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.