Lecturer in Culinary Arts - (A808.1) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Key Performance Areas:

• Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
• Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.
• The provision of leadership at the discipline level.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• Master`s qualification and preferably a Doctoral qualification or progress towards a Doctoral qualification in Professional cookery/Culinary arts/Hospitality Management/Food Operations/Food and beverage Management.
• Undergraduate qualification in Professional cookery/Culinary arts/Hospitality Management/Food Operations/Food and beverage Management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Some experience with the facilitation of learning, possibly as a tutor and preferably some teaching experience.
• Some evidence of research activity such as published papers or conference attendance, which may be associated with postgraduate research.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with engagement activities.

Key Competencies

• Disciplinary knowledge - A sound knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.
• Teaching and Learning - An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor or mentor. Ability to teach online
• Research - Some research skills
• Leadership - Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
• Engagement - An understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement

Personal Attributes

• People of orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative
• Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
• Proven attributes transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date

15/1/2026