Senior Lecturer Professional Studies in Education – North West University

Senior Lecturer (M000132) (Re-advertisement)
Apply by: 18 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng – Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: REMUNERATION: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
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Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: M000132 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 NOTE: THOSE THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO APPLY
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To carry out duties relating to teaching & learning, research and community engagement, for the subject group Curriculum Studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching undergraduate modules.
Teaching and supervision: Postgraduate.
Research publications.
Community service.
Study guide and material development.
Support of research entity.
Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives.
Minimum requirements
A PhD (NQF 10) in Curriculum Studies.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching in the relevant field in a higher education environment.
Be an author/co-author of at least 2 research articles in accredited journals.
Completed supervision of at least 1 master’s student.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

Have proven teaching experience in curriculum studies.
Involvement in funded research projects.
Research skills, interpersonal skills/communication and computer literacy.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrate recent experience of working and teaching in a higher education context.
Demonstrate recent experience in publishing accredited research.
Demonstrate recent experience in supervising post-graduate students to completion.
Demonstrate recent experience of involvement in Community Engagement.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team.

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. CP Van Der Vyver on 0182994587

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. R Slambert on 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE: 18 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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Senior Lecturer Professional Studies in Education
North West University
Mafikeng
18 August 2025