Senior Lecturer (N000820)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Potchefstroom is seeking a Senior Lecturer to promote quality teaching and research. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in History with significant teaching experience and a strong publication record. Responsibilities include supervising students, producing academic writings, and engaging with the community. A competitive remuneration package will be provided in line with university guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Substantial record of high-quality publications in academic journals.
• Experience supervising Master’s students.

Responsibilities

• Offer quality teaching and supervision to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Publish peer-reviewed articles and scholarly works.
• Engage with the community through relevant research.

Skills

Mentoring

Conflict Resolution

Team Collaboration

Computer Literacy

Use of Learning Management Systems

Education

PhD in History

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HUMANITIES - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |POSITION NUMBER: N000820 | VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To promote quality teaching and learning, enhance research and innovation, and integrate community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
• Offering quality teaching at undergraduate level. Supervising honours students.
• Supervising Master’s and PhD students. Developing module content.
• Completing Teaching and Learning related administration.
• Participating in processes to enhance the quality of Teaching and Learning in the subject group, school, and faculty
• Research and Innovation
• Publish peer reviewed, accredited journal articles in high impact disciplinary journals.
• Publish monographs and book chapters in books with reputable academic publishers.
• Submit funding applications to stimulate and fund research initiatives.
• Present research in academic spaces such as conferences and workshops.
• Community Engagement
• Identify and pursue meaningful opportunities to initiate and sustain community engagement initiatives that align research and teaching with community development and service.
• Academic Citizenship
• Serve on editorial boards and academic association committees, participate in the external evaluation of assessments for other universities, and participate in peer review processes for academic publication.
• Leadership in the NWU
• Serve, as needed, on faculty committees and in subject or programme leadership roles as opportunities arise.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in History
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with a proven track record of teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a reputable tertiary institution, including the successful supervision of Master’s students.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ research experience with a substantial record of high-quality publications in accredited disciplinary academic journals and/or scholarly books published by reputable academic presses.
  
  

Added Advantages

• Membership and/or professional registration with appropriate academic and professional networks.
  
  

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Computer literate in office tools.
• Literate in the use of Learning Management Systems in the tertiary education sector.
• Academic module and programme design.
• Higher education pedagogical approaches.
• Knowledge of funding systems and how to secure funding.
  
  

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Must have the capacity to mentor senior students and junior colleagues.
• Must be able to effectively and independently function as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders.
• Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts as may arise in the workplace.
  
  

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. D Botha on 018 285 2588

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Byron Louw on 018 285 2304

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

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.

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