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Junior Lecturer (V000331)

Listing reference: nwu_004664

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Contract: Permanent

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To fill a permanent position in SPSE in the subject group Curriculum Studies on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. To carry out duties relating to teaching & learning, research, and community engagement for the subject group Curriculum Studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning

Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning in a secondary/higher education context, in Curriculum Studies or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to design, assess, and moderate undergraduate and postgraduate learning activities.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, study guide development and the preparation of teaching and learning materials.
Demonstrated ability to use learning management systems and educational technologies to support teaching, learning, and assessment.
Demonstrated involvement in research and furthering own qualification.

Research

The furthering of own qualifications. Involvement in general research (e.g., publishing in accredited journals, presenting papers at conferences).
Support and involvement in a research entity.

Community engagement

Be involved in or initiate community engagement projects.

Academic leadership

Involvement in school and faculty committees.
Contribute to advising students and recruitment activities.

Minimum requirements

A BEd honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Curriculum Studies.
A minimum of two (2) years of school teaching experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

An MEd degree (NQF Level 9) in Curriculum Studies.
Have proven teaching experience in curriculum studies.
A minimum of one (1) year’s teaching experience at tertiary level.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Computer literacy in MS Office, e-mail, internet and being able to work on an LMS to develop and deliver material through an LMS.
Assessment competencies.
Commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational environment.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment.
Reliability, accountability, and commitment to professional and ethical academic conduct.

REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof CP Van Der Vyver (018) 299 4587

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela (018) 299 4904

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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