Lecturer (Part-Time): Research

Varsity College; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading private higher education institution in Johannesburg seeks a dedicated Lecturer for the Introduction to Research for Humanities module. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree and experience in research methods, with responsibilities including lecturing, marking, and student support. This independent contractor role provides an opportunity to contribute to academic excellence in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should hold a Master's Degree that includes research methodology.
• Experience in developing research models and techniques.
• Involvement in publication of research work in credible journals.

Responsibilities

• Lecture based on provided content and support students.
• Mark student submissions and provide constructive feedback.
• Engage in academic admin and professional development.

Skills

Lecturing experience in research methods

Understanding of statistics

Research in dissertation

Publication in peer-reviewed journals

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant field

Honours Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Direct Reporting Line :

Head : Academic

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Bordeaux has a vacancy for a Lecturer in the following module :

• Introduction to Research for Humanities (IRHU7311)

Job Purpose

Lecture based on provided content, ensure students are guided and supported in their learning. Mark student submissions and engage with campus teaching and learning.

Key Performance Areas

Prepare for lectures based on provided content. Supplement content with own expertise. Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours. Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback. Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed. Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success. Provide content feedback. Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Ideal : Master's Degree that includes a research methodology subject with exposure to a range of research methodologies e.g., both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies. A research dissertation / project in the discipline of the programme on which the module is being offered and to which the lecturer will be assigned.
• Alternatively : Honours Degree that includes a research methodology subject with exposure to a range of research methodologies e.g., both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies and a research dissertation / project in the discipline of the programme on which the module is being offered and to which the lecturer will be assigned. There should also be a generalised research methodology component on the candidate's undergraduate transcript.

Minimum Work Experience

• Lecturing experience in research methods / quantitative techniques / research design and development of research models.
• Experience in and understanding of concepts and principles of statistics. Work experience as a statistician / mathematical analysis / planning, execution, and evaluation of research projects.
• Being involved in research in the completion of a dissertation utilising qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method approaches.
• Being involved in the publication of research work in peer-reviewed and / or accredited journals.

Working Conditions

Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role.

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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Emeris isan Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

Closing Date : 19 December 2025