Lecturer.; AcInsurance And Risk Management

Overview

Requirements for Lecturer level appointment: A Masters degree in Insurance and Risk Management is preferred but Masters degrees in finance, law and economics related fields, with an insurance and risk focus, will be considered. In addition to at least a Masters degree, candidates with an Honours degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management is an advantage. Registration/commitment to register towards a PhD focused on Insurance and Risk, shortly after appointment, is necessary.

Demonstrable experience in curriculum development and course administration, together with teaching experience. Existing accredited publications will be an advantage.

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. Therefore, only candidates who have demonstrable track record of having formal academic qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level in insurance and risk management and/or finance, law and economics related fields with an insurance and risk focus, 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.

• 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.

A competitive salary package will be offered.

Job Requirements

To apply:

Submit a cover letter, , a detailed CV (with names, addresses and contact details of three contactable referees), a one (1) page statement of teaching philosophy and certified copies of degrees/diplomas by registering your profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and submitting your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the Universitys Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the Universitys recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process.

The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

Closing date: 28 February 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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