Lecturer, Life Sciences Education (Hybrid, 6-Month Contract)

Cput Sa; Wellington; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a 6-month Lecturer position in Life Sciences Education in the Department of Intermediate Phase Studies at the Wellington Campus. The role focuses on Life Sciences and the methodology of Natural Sciences with Afrikaans as the teaching language for Wellington.

Requirements include a Master’s in Life Sciences Education, a teaching qualification, and relevant lecturing or teaching experience. Closing date 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree relevant to Life Sciences and the Methodology of Life Sciences and Technology in Intermediate/Senior/FET Phase Education.
• A teaching qualification relevant to Life Sciences and Natural Sciences Education.
• Life Sciences and/or Natural Sciences as a major at undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology in the Intermediate Phase, including laboratory work.
• Develop curricula and learning materials for Science education at A and B levels.
• Supervise students on teaching practice and engage in research activities.

Skills

Life Sciences education

Natural Sciences pedagogy

English fluency

Afrikaans fluency

Lecturing experience

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences Education

Teaching qualification

Bachelor in Life Sciences

Job description

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a 6-month Lecturer position in Life Sciences Education in the Department of Intermediate Phase Studies at the Wellington Campus. The role focuses on Life Sciences and the methodology of Natural Sciences with Afrikaans as the teaching language for Wellington.

Requirements include a Master’s in Life Sciences Education, a teaching qualification, and relevant lecturing or teaching experience. Closing date 20 November 2026.