Senior Lecturer

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in South Africa is seeking a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer for the Cape Town Hotel School to provide exemplary teaching and leadership in Hospitality. Candidates should possess a PhD or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines, alongside significant teaching experience and a record of research. The role emphasizes community engagement and academic leadership, aiming to contribute positively to student development within a hybrid learning environment.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Hospitality or hospitality related field is required.
• At least four years relevant lecturing experience for Senior Lecturer position.
• A Master’s degree and at least two years experience for Lecturer position.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and research in the Cape Town Hotel School.
• Supervise postgraduate and undergraduate student research projects.
• Engage with the community and link with industry.

Skills

PhD in Hospitality or any hospitality related field

Relevant lecturing experience

Research output in DHET accredited journals

Master’s degree in Hospitality

Experience in hybrid models of teaching

Education

PhD in Hospitality or related field

Master’s degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Cape Town Hotel School - (7506)

Faculty: Business and Management Sciences

Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology → Business and Management Sciences → Cape Town Hotel School

Campus/Location: [not specified]

Job Type: Permanent

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package: To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 13 February 2026

Job Purpose: The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research, engagement, and leadership in the Cape Town Hotel School (CTHS).

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• A PhD in Hospitality or any hospitality related field.
• An underpinning qualification in Hospitality or any hospitality related qualification.
• At least four (4) years full‑time relevant lecturing experience in the higher education environment.
• A track record in postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of research output in DHET accredited journals.

Recommended

• Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership.
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (face‑to‑face and online learning).

Lecturer Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Hospitality or any hospitality related field.
• An underpinning qualification in Hospitality or any hospitality related qualification.
• At least two (2) years full‑time lecturing experience in a higher education environment.

Recommended

• Progress towards or intention to undertake a PhD and an underpinning qualification in Hospitality or any hospitality related qualification.
• Research and supervision experience.
• A track record of research output in accredited journals.
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (F2F and online learning).
• At least one year’s experience in the hospitality industry.
• A sound knowledge of the theory and application of the hospitality discipline.
• An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education.
• Use of blended learning.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Learning and Teaching

• Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of Hospitality.
• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in any Hospitality related subject as allocated by the line manager.
• Participate and contribute to curriculum development, academic development initiatives, courseware development and assessment.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Participate in Programme Review.

Research

• Supervise postgraduate and undergraduate student research projects.
• Maximise research opportunities for the Department and the Faculty.
• Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
• Conference attendance and presentation.

Community Engagement

• Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on co‑operative education, new techniques, technologies and research projects.

Leadership and Academic Administration

• Provide leadership at the module level.
• Provide appropriate academic and administrative leadership in the Department.
• Contribute towards development of sound knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.
• Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
• An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor or mentor.
• Some research skills.
• An understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mentorship & coaching skills.
• Leadership & people management skills.
• Continuous learning.
• High level presentation skills.

General Information

Closing Date: 13 February 2026

Enquiries: [e-mail]

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.