Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Education: Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education Studies) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education Studies (AMCHES) is a Pan-African Centre dedicated to scholarly research, training, and professional development in the field of higher education. The Centre seeks to advance critical and contextually grounded scholarship that informs policy, strengthens institutional practice, and contributes to the transformation of higher education systems across Africa and beyond.
• Its core objectives include: generating knowledge that fosters deeper and more nuanced understandings of strategic issues in higher education through multidisciplinary and policy-relevant research; building institutional capacity in leadership, management, and governance through evidence-based professional development programmes grounded in high-quality scholarship; and promoting critical reflection and informed advocacy by facilitating dialogue among scholars, institutional leaders, and policymakers.
• AMCHES invites applications for the academic position of Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer.

Responsibilities: 

• Initiating, leading, and managing innovative research projects aligned with the strategic focus and thematic priorities of the Centre.
• Actively applying for and securing competitive research funding at national, international, and Pan-African levels to advance the Centre’s scholarly agenda and sustainability.
• Demonstrating a strong track record of engagement in international and Pan-African collaborations and academic networks, contributing to cross-border research partnerships and knowledge exchange.
• Providing recognised expertise in higher education research, including (but not limited to) the economics of higher education, higher education leadership and management, institutional sociology, governance, and funding frameworks.
• Recruiting, supervising, and mentoring Master’s and Doctoral candidates, as well as Post-Doctoral Research Fellows, fostering scholarly excellence and research productivity.
• Organising seminars, colloquia, and symposia that advance the Centre’s intellectual agenda, and representing the Centre through presentations at local and international conferences.
• Contributing to the development and review of postgraduate academic programmes and short learning programmes aligned with the Centre’s areas of specialisation.
• Teaching primarily at postgraduate level and integrating research-led and evidence-based approaches into curriculum delivery.
• Providing academic and intellectual leadership within the Faculty of Education and contributing to the strengthening of its research culture.
• Participating in Faculty and institutional committees and governance structures, as required.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements for Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer:

• Applicable PhD/DEd/DPhil degree.
• Teaching and research experience at the tertiary level.

Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor:

• A sustained record of accredited research output in reputable local and international journals, as well as scholarly books and/or book chapters.
• Demonstrated experience in initiating, managing, and successfully delivering research projects.
• Proven experience in postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral levels, with evidence of completed students.
• A strong teaching profile, particularly at postgraduate level, with evidence of curriculum development, research-led teaching, and effective student engagement.
• At least 5 years' teaching experience at the tertiary level. 

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• A prolific and sustained record of accredited research output in high-quality local and international journals, as well as scholarly books and/or book chapters, demonstrating national and international recognition.
• Extensive experience in doctoral supervision, with evidence of successful completions and the development of emerging scholars.
• Substantial experience in leading and managing large-scale research projects, including demonstrated success in securing and administering competitive research funding.
• An NRF rating (or research output and scholarly standing commensurate with an NRF rating).
• A strong and consistent track record in attracting external research funding from national, international, and Pan-African sources.
• Demonstrated academic leadership and active engagement in international and Pan-African research collaborations and networks.
• At least 3 years' teaching experience at the tertiary level.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Apply by: 8 March 2026