Senior Lecturer: Education Research & Curriculum Leadership

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Sabbatical options

Access to research facilities

Job summary

Placements24 represents a university in Pietermaritzburg seeking a Senior Lecturer to deliver high-impact teaching in Education, lead research initiatives, and contribute to academic leadership within the Faculty of Education.

You will engage with undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise theses, develop curriculum, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and participate in service activities, committees, and outreach, while benefiting from a supportive environment and sabbatical

Qualifications

• PhD in Education, Pedagogy, or a closely related field.
• Proven research output with peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience teaching at university level and curriculum development.
• Understanding of diverse educational contexts in South Africa.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials, and workshops in curriculum design and educational psychology.
• Lead independent and collaborative research, aiming for publications and conference presentations.
• Supervise postgraduate theses and dissertations with mentorship.
• Contribute to curriculum development and review aligned with best practices.
• Engage in service activities: committees, recruitment, and education-related community outreach.

Skills

Lecturing

Curriculum development

Research

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Education or related field

Job description

Placements24 represents a university in Pietermaritzburg seeking a Senior Lecturer to deliver high-impact teaching in Education, lead research initiatives, and contribute to academic leadership within the Faculty of Education.

You will engage with undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise theses, develop curriculum, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and participate in service activities, committees, and outreach, while benefiting from a supportive environment and sabbatical