University of Cape Town

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The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a research-led, strongly internationalised university, and the only one in Africa included in the Times Higher Education Supplement’s Top 200 world universities. The School of Economics at UCT is the top ranked economics department, both in South Africa, as well as Africa. Its PhD programme is in a strong growth phase and is particularly drawing students from the economically growing African continent and other emerging regions.

The School is seeking to make an appointment in macroeconomics at the Senior Lecturer or Lecturer level.

For the position of Senior Lecturer, applicants would normally have a PhD (or be able to provide evidence that they expect to complete all the requirements for the degree before 1 January 2016) and evidence of peer-reviewed research output. For the position of Lecturer, a minimum of a Masters degree (with considerable progress toward a PhD) and strong research promise is required. A good track record in teaching would be a strong recommendation.

Candidates are requested to indicate at which level they wish to be considered.

Potential applicants can find information about the school at www.commerce.uct.ac.za/economics

Cape Town is a stunning cosmopolitan city; applicants are encouraged to visit www.aboutcapetown.com and www.facebook.com/capetown.travel.

UCT offers competitive remuneration. The 2015 Standard Academic Salary Package (SASP) Cost of Employment (COE) per annum for permanent academic staff, including benefits is R649 534 at the Senior Lecturer level and R528 275 at the Lecturer level.

Candidates seeking detailed remuneration and benefits information should contact the Director of the School of Economics, Associate Professor Edwin Muchapondwa (edwin.muchapondwa@uct.ac.za) for details of the basic salary, additional benefits, cost of living in Cape Town and any other pertinent topics.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Telephone: +27 21 650 5764 Website: www.commerce.uct.ac.za/economics

Reference number: E15118 Closing date: 14 August 2015

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.