Senior Lecturer

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university located in Bellville is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Women’s and Gender Studies. The role focuses on facilitating diverse learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conducting scholarly research, and providing academic leadership. Candidates should hold a PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies and possess 3–5 years of teaching experience, with a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and postgraduate supervision. This is a permanent, full-time position offering opportunities for community engagement and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of teaching experience.
• A record of quality peer-reviewed publications in Women’s and Gender Studies.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research and publish in reputable scholarly outlets.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach programmes.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Presentation and facilitation skills

Adaptability

Student focused approach

Coaching and mentoring skills

Planning and organising skills

Supervision experience

Knowledge in learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement

Education

PhD that is directly relevant to Women’s and Gender Studies

Job description

Title of Position

Senior Lecturer

Post Number

8027622

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Women's and Gender Studies

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

—

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

31/1/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

SENIOR LECTURER in Women’s and Gender Studies

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate learning programmes with wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary approaches.

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies is one of the most productive departments in the Faculty: Our undergraduate courses equip students to draw critically and insightfully on theoretical and methodological tools for analysing gender and sexuality in rapidly changing national and global contexts and, at third‑year level, prepare students with the research, conceptual and writing skills required for postgraduate interdisciplinary studies of gender and sexuality. The Department supervises a range of postgraduate students at the Honours, Masters and PhD level, and also offers Honours and Masters degrees through coursework. The Department is research intensive, has driven several externally funded research projects and staff publications are often cited by other academics and postgraduates.

Successful Candidate Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Conduct research and publish in reputable scholarly outlets.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide leadership within the department, as well as academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach programmes

Minimum Requirements

• PhD that is directly relevant to Women’s and Gender Studies.
• 3–5 years teaching experience
• A record of quality peer‑reviewed publications in the field of Women’s and Gender Studies – at least 4 articles in accredited journals and/or books published in reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision – at least two (2) Master’s students graduated.
• Evidence of the integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Recommendation / Added Advantage

• A record of both local and international academic conference presentations.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and an international presence in their field of research.
• Evidence of the integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Evidence of ability to or interest in obtaining research grants.

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Supervision experience
• Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e‑[e-mail].

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.