Senior Lecturer

Dakota State University; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

North-West University Vanderbijlpark Campus invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Education Law and Policy within the Faculty of Education. The appointee will contribute to teaching, research and community engagement in Education Law on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

The position requires a PhD in Education Law/Policy, a minimum of three years of higher education experience, a strong publication record and the ability to supervise Masters and PhD students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Education Law and/or Policy studies (NQF Level 10)
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field of higher education
• Author/co-Author of at least 2 research articles in accredited journals since 2023
• Supervised Masters and/or Doctoral students with a minimum of 1 Masters and/or 1 PhD student; proven teaching experience in Education Law & Policy studies
• Involvement in community engagement

Responsibilities

• Scholarly guidance, innovation, initiation and publications regarding research in Education Law
• Teaching and development of modules in Education Law; teaching at all levels in higher education
• Supervising master's and PhD students
• Initiating and participating in community engagement projects
• Initiating research projects and involvement in community engagement programme

Job description

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION - SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION

POSITION NUMBER: V000527

VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER

PEROMNES GRADE: A6

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To carry out duties relating to teaching & learning, research, and community engagement, in the subject group Education Law on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD in Education Law and/or Policy studies (NQF Level 10).
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field of higher education.
• Author/co-Author of at least 2 research articles in accredited journalssince 2023.
• Supervised Mastersand/or Doctoral studentsto completion with a minimumof 1 Masters' and/or 1 PhD student. Have proven teaching experience in Education Law & Policy studies.
• Involvement in community engagement.

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• Research skills,interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy. Involvement in funded research projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research

• Scholarly guidance, innovation, initiation and publications regarding research in Education Law.
• Support to research entity.

Teaching

• Teaching and development of modules in Education Law. Teaching at all levels in higher education.
• Supervising master's and PhD students.

Community Engagement

• Initiating and participating in community engagement projects.

Development

• Initiating research projects.
• Involvement in community engagement programme.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be proficient in the following:
• Have a proven publication record.
• Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences. Have proven record of successful supervision.
• Have proven record of community engagement. Experience of working in a higher education context.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• 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 MAY BE DIRECTED TO:

Prof CP Van der Vyver on [phone]

CLOSING DATE:

13 November 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:

1 January 2026

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.