Senior Lecturer and Lecturer Positions

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking candidates for Senior Lecturer and Lecturer positions in Marketing/Retail. Applicants must have relevant doctoral or master's degrees and lecturing experience at the university level. The roles involve teaching, supervising students, and contributing to research excellence in accredited journals. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate innovative teaching methods and active participation in community engagement. Applications are to be submitted via an official employment form and detailed CV.

Qualifications

• PhD/D-Tech and undergraduate study in Marketing/Retail required for Senior Lecturer.
• Master’s degree and undergraduate study in Marketing/Retail required for Lecturer.
• At least 5 years and 3 years of lecturing experience respectively.
• Active participation in professional and community activities required.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Contribute to academic quality in Marketing/Retail.
• Publish in accredited journals.
• Engage with the community.
• General administrative duties.

Skills

Lecturing experience in Marketing/Retail

Research output in accredited journals

Innovative teaching methods

Supervising postgraduate students

Education

PhD/D-Tech in Marketing/Retail

Master’s degree in Marketing/Retail

Job description

Senior Lecturer and Lecturer Positions REF (M410, M407, M405, 1661 & 280)

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT: DURBAN

SENIOR LECTURER

Minimum Academic Requirements

• PhD/D-Tech and undergraduate study in Marketing/Retail
• At least 5 years lecturing experience in Marketing/Retail, at University level
• A proven track record of research with having produced/published a research output in the preceding three years
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community activities
• All of the above have to be consistent with the University’s Staff Promotions Policy

LECTURER

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Master’s degree and undergraduate study in Marketing/Retail
• At least 3 years teaching experience in Marketing/Retail at University level
• Teaching and record of research publications in accredited journals would be a strong recommendation
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Commercial or industrial related experience
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning skills.
• Conduct teaching, learning and assessment using a blended mode.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of modules offered, at all levels associated with the programmes in the Department
• Supervise and co‑supervise postgraduate students
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with Marketing/Retail in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Marketing/Retailing.
• Publish in reputable, DHET accredited journals.
• Promote community engagement within the Department
• General administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Mr. MN Mthembu, Tel [phone]

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: [e-mail]

Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Communication will be entered into with short‑listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 31 DECEMBER 2025

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy

The University reserves the right not to appoint

Permanent appointments will only be applicable to Employment Equity candidates