Senior Lecturer (P003781)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African University in Potchefstroom is seeking a Senior Lecturer to enhance their teaching and research efforts. The successful candidate will supervise postgraduate students and engage in curriculum development. A PhD in Human Resource Management or a related field and relevant teaching experience are required. This is a permanent appointment with a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience at postgraduate level.
• Minimum of 3 years industry-related experience.
• Record of research supervision and publications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to postgraduate teaching and research activities.
• Supervise MBA students and doctoral candidates.
• Engage in community initiatives.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Teaching in blended environment

Excellent problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

PhD in Human Resource Management or related fields

Tools

eFundi

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

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) NWU BUSINESS SCHOOL POSITION NUMBER: P003781 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

A Senior Lecturer is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school, faculty, other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise students on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and doctoral degree candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning
• Demonstrate excellence in postgraduate teaching by submitting a reflective portfolio that critically reflects on teaching and learning practices.
• Develop and implement effective learning environments, including face-to-face and blended approaches.
• Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and online platforms for teaching and learning.
• Employ effective assessment practices and reflect on student feedback.
• Successfully supervise or co-supervise MBA mini dissertations
• Complete the CTL and other T & L development courses.
• Develop and update study guides according to CTL requirements.
• Integrating responsible management and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the curriculum.
• Provide evidence of the impact on and transfer of competencies to students.
• Teach on the MBA and/ or PGDM programme.
• Research, Innovation, and/or Creative Outputs
• Engage in research activities and contribute to the School’s research efforts
• Demonstrate relevance and intellectual creativity in research or creative outputs, as peer review confirms.
• Publish at least one article in an accredited journal and one paper in a peer-reviewed conference proceeding.
• Participate in collaborative international research projects.
• Academic Leadership, Management, and University Service
• Participate in school and faculty committees, contributing to the overall academic leadership andmanagement.
• Provide guidance and support to students, including advising and recruitment activities.
• Presenting at least one Bon-Bon annually.
• Active participation in the scientific committee.
• Active participation in the programme meetings.
• External examiner for MBAs and PhDs.
• Internal examiner/moderator for MBA and PhDs.
• Consulting work (application of expertise).
• Social Responsiveness
• Engage in community engagement initiatives, such as media comment, education, or activities benefiting specific communities.
• Participate in awards, prizes, grants, or other acknowledgements that recognise service at any level.
• Contribute to academic citizenship and demonstrate a commitment to sharing expertise with the community.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) specializing in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour or related fields.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching at postgraduate level (preferably at a business school).
• A minimum of three (3) years Industry-related experience.
• A record of research supervision and publishing articles in academic journals
  
  

Added Advantages & Preferences

• Ability to develop programme outcomes and module content at Postgraduate levels.
  
  

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Clear evidence of strength in teaching and learning in a blended environment and research and innovation activity.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the
• learning and collaboration environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  
  

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Have excellent people and conflict resolution skills.
• Can apply time management and work independently (on their own and without supervision).
• Must be able to work well in a group.
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership in research and teaching and learning.
• The ability to maintain effective and constructive interpersonal relationships, as well as to motivate and persuade others
• to be effective, efficient, achieve agreed goals timely, behave harmoniously, and become or remain interdependent.
• A clear vision, effective, clear, and timely two-way communication, strong results, and people orientation, instilling trust,
• driving diversity, transformation, and ethics, and managing conflict proactively.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
• Effective time-management skills.
  
  

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. Joseph Sekhampu, 018 299 1408

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958

CLOSING DATE: 22 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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