SENIOR LECTURER P003839
Listing reference: nwu_004741
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: NWU BUSINESS SCHOOL
POSITION NUMBER: P003839
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
At the NWU Business School, we shape executive minds in Africa through transformative business and management education, impactful research and meaningful engagement with business and society. We foster an environment of critical thinking, innovation, responsible leadership and academic excellence that equips postgraduate students and executives to navigate complex and changing organisational environments.
At the NWU Business School, we shape executive minds in Africa through transformative business and management education, impactful research and meaningful engagement with business and society. We foster an environment of critical thinking, innovation, responsible leadership and academic excellence that equips postgraduate students and executives to navigate complex and changing organisational environments.
The Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management will contribute to teaching and learning, research, postgraduate supervision and engagement within the Business School. The incumbent will teach Human Resource Management and related areas across the school’s postgraduate and executive education portfolio, contribute to curriculum development and renewal, conduct and publish relevant research, supervise postgraduate students, and participate in scholarly and professional engagement.
The position requires a developing scholar with demonstrated expertise in Human Resource Management and related areas such as strategic human resource management, people management, organisational behaviour, talent management, employee relations, leadership and organisational change. The incumbent will contribute to strengthening the academic quality, practical relevance and scholarly profile of people management within the Business School.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching & Learning
- Provide high-quality postgraduate teaching in Human Resource Management and related areas and contribute to curriculum development, review and innovative delivery across the Business School's academic and executive education offerings.
Postgraduate Supervision
- Supervise postgraduate research in Human Resource Management, people management and related business and management fields and contribute to postgraduate research development.
Research & Scholarly Impact
- Conduct relevant and rigorous research and publish scholarly work in Human Resource Management and related fields, while participating in collaborative research and contributing to the research profile of the Business School.
Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Participate in professional, organisational and societal engagement and contribute to executive education, professional networks and emerging thought leadership on contemporary people and workplace challenges.
Minimum requirements
- PhD (NQF10) in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial/Organisational Psychology or a closely related field, with demonstrated academic expertise relevant to Human Resource Management.
- Three (3) years’ experience of high-quality teaching in Human Resource Management or related business disciplines at postgraduate level, preferably within a Business School environment.
- Three (3) industry experience or professional engagement HRM, people management, organisational development, consulting, executive education or related organisational practice.
- Experience in curriculum, module or learning-material development and review.
- Demonstrated research capability with a developing record of publication in recognised peer-reviewed academic outlets in Human Resource Management or related fields.
- Experience in postgraduate research supervision or co-supervision, with evidence of capacity to develop as an independent postgraduate supervisor.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- Membership or registration with a recognised academic or professional body relevant to Human Resource Management, people management or organisational development.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated strength in postgraduate teaching and learning, including blended learning.
- Sound theoretical and applied knowledge of Human Resource Management, with expertise in one or more areas such as strategic human resource management, organisational behaviour, talent management, employee relations, leadership, organisational change, workforce development or related fields.
- Demonstrated research, publication and postgraduate supervision capability.
- Curriculum development and assessment capability.
- Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and collaborative environments.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Initiative and academic leadership in teaching, research and engagement.
- Effective time management and delivery against agreed objectives.
- Ability to build constructive professional relationships.
- Commitment to ethics, diversity, transformation and academic excellence.
Remunerations: 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 Joseph Sekhampu on 018 299 4019
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 14 October 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2027
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.