Lecturer (P001552)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university is seeking a Lecturer for the School of Professional Studies in Education. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Management and Leadership, along with teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching, supervising students, and engaging in research and community projects. This permanent position is based in Potchefstroom and offers an opportunity for innovation in education management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' teaching and learning or research experience required.
• Proven teaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising master's and PhD students.
• Involvement in research and community engagement projects.
• Teaching modules in Education Management & Leadership.

Skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Management and Leadership

PhD in Management and Leadership

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

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 OF EDUCATION | POSITION NUMBER: P001552 | VACANCY: LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

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

Key Responsibilities

• Research and Innovation
• Scholarly guidance, innovation and initiation with regard to research in Education Management & Leadership.
• Teaching and Learning
• Teaching modules in Education Management & Leadership Teaching at all levels in higher education.
• Supervising master’s and PhD students.
• Community Engagement
• Active involvement in community engagement projects.
• Development
• Participating in research projects.
• Involvement in community engagement programmes.
• Participating in development programmes.

Minimum Requirements

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Management and Leadership
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning and/or research experience.

Added Advantages

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Management and Leadership.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience employed in higher education.
• Member of funded research projects.
• Author/co-author of research publications in Management & Leadership.
• Have proven teaching experience in Education Management & Leadership.
• Supervised Masters and Doctoral students to completion.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Proven teaching record
• Research potential
• Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Team player
• 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

Prof. CP van der Vyver on 018 299 4587

Enquiries regarding Recruitment Process

Ms. Rouzen Slambert on 018 285 2861

Closing Date

30 September 2025

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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