PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies in Education for the subject group, Education Management & Leadership on the Potchefstroom Campus.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Supervision of MEd and PhD students.
• Research publications.
• Community service.
• Study guide and material development.
• Active involvement in research entity.
• Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives.

Minimum requirements (Senior Lecturer)

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Education Management & Leadership.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
• A record of at least 3 authored/co-authored research articles, published in accredited journals since 2022.
• Successfully supervised a minimum of 1 master’s/PhD students to completion.
• Proof of active involvement in community engagement project(s)
• Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES (Senior lecturer):

Involvement in NRF – funded research projects.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must have a proven publication record.
• Must have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
• Demonstrate experience of working in a higher education context.
• Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team worker.
• Good interpersonal relations

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 on 0182994587

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. R Slambert on 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE: 27 March 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 from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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