Senior Lecturer in Public Administration & Management

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university in Bloemfontein is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Management. The successful candidate will teach modules, supervise postgraduate students, and conduct research. A PhD is required for permanent appointments, along with a proven record in public administration. This is a full-time position, and applications must be submitted online. The deadline is December 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced for publication in accredited journals.
• Strong collaborative relationships with relevant organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Project Management and Public Administration modules.
• Supervise postgraduate programmes.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in accredited journals.

Skills

Teaching Public Administration modules

Project Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Research publications

Supervising postgraduate students

Presenting at conferences

Education

PhD on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration

Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Public Administration

Job description

A prominent South African university in Bloemfontein is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Management. The successful candidate will teach modules, supervise postgraduate students, and conduct research. A PhD is required for permanent appointments, along with a proven record in public administration. This is a full-time position, and applications must be submitted online. The deadline is December 17, 2025.