Lecturer in Public Administration & Governance

University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape invites applications for a Lecturer in the School of Government. The role focuses on undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Public Administration, Public Management and Governance, with research and supervision duties.

The candidate engages in curriculum development, administration and outreach to support the School of Government’s mission. The successful applicant will join a dynamic faculty in the School of Government, participating in community engagement

Qualifications

• Master’s qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Governance and/or Local Government.
• At least two years’ relevant experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in Public Administration, Public Management, Governance and/or Local Government.
• At least one accredited publication.
• Active involvement in at least one community engagement activity relevant to the discipline.
• Involvement in institutional service activities, such as course coordination, committee work, curriculum planning, event planning or student support initiatives.
• Demonstrated early-stage engagement in academic or professional networks reflecting academic citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Public Administration, Public Management, Local Government and/or Governance.
• Conduct research and publish in Public Administration, Public Management, Governance and/or Local Government.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Contribute to academic administration and related academic activities appropriate to the Lecturer level.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in community engagement and discipline-specific outreach.
• Contribute to programme coordination, student support and the School’s academic and institutional activities.

Skills

Public Administration

Public Management

Governance

Research

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration / Public Management / Governance / Local Government

Doctoral degree in Public Administration / Public Management / Governance or Local Government

Job description

University of the Western Cape invites applications for a Lecturer in the School of Government. The role focuses on undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Public Administration, Public Management and Governance, with research and supervision duties.

The candidate engages in curriculum development, administration and outreach to support the School of Government’s mission. The successful applicant will join a dynamic faculty in the School of Government, participating in community engagement