Lecturer - Accounting, Finance & Financial Management

Job description

Background

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and management
• Engineering and architecture
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion, arts and design
• Information technology
• Law
• Policing and law enforcement

STADIO Higher Education is inviting applications for the position of: Lecturer (accounting, finance and financial management)

This is a full-time fixed-term position for the period until 31 December 2026. The successful candidate will be required to perform all duties associated with a full-time academic appointment and will be expected to work on campus at the Centurion Campus during normal working hours, in accordance with the institution's operational requirements.

Purpose

To deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and academic support in accounting, finance, financial management, and related commerce subjects through a blended contact learning approach, while contributing to curriculum development, research, student success, and the broader academic objectives of the institution.

Key responsibilities

Lecture relevant subjects in commerce (accounting, finance, financial management)

Teaching and learning

• Teaching (blended contact approach) and assessment (marking and moderation)
• Quality assurance
• Student support and success
• Curriculum development, review and transformation

Research

• Accredited publications
• Thought leadership
• Research for teaching and learning (including digital marketing, marketing and consumer behaviour)
• Postgraduate supervision
• Postgraduate study

Academic citizenship

• Community engagement
• Industry liaison
• Internationalization
• Peer liaison
• Institutional involvement
• Academic leadership (including mentoring and staff development)

Self-development

• Personal and professional development

Skills and competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to lecture effectively in a blended contact and online learning environment.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Passion for teaching and student development.
• High levels of professionalism, initiative, resilience, and adaptability.

Qualifications and experience

• NQF level 8 qualification, preferably specialising in accounting, financial management, finance, or a related commerce discipline.
• Experience lecturing in a blended contact and online higher education environment.
• Experience using electronic learning management systems (LMS) and video conferencing platforms such as Microsoft teams.
• Relevant industry experience in accounting, finance, financial management, or related fields.
• Membership of a recognised professional or industry body and/or a relevant professional designation will be advantageous.

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email: Reference: Name_Surname_CENSOC072026
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: centurion-recruitment@stadio.ac.za                  

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position.  Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

Posted on 07 Jul 14:58, Closing date 5 Sep