Job Description
The University of the Free State invites applications for a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor position in Economics and Finance at the Qwaqwa Campus. This permanent role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, etc.), conducting research, supervising students, and contributing to faculty committees. A PhD in Economics (NQF Level 10) is required, along with proven research publications, NRF rating potential, and proficiency in econometric software (EViews, Stata, R) and Python. Associate Professor candidates must have postgraduate examination experience and an NRF C3 rating. Benefits include pension, medical aid, housing allowance, and study leave. Closing date: 16 November 2026.