Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        

• Applicants should hold a PhD in Philosophy and have experience in the management of academic programmes—for example, curriculum design and review, building external partnerships, and leading strategic growth initiatives. A strong interest in education and a research profile in ethics are also desirable.

The level of appointment (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) will be commensurate with the candidate’s teaching and managerial experience, as well as their research profile. 

Lecturer: 

• Candidates with teaching experience, developing administrative capacity, and evidence of an emerging research profile will be considered for Lecturer.

Senior Lecturer: 

• Candidates with a significant teaching range and/or proven postgraduate supervision, clear administrative or leadership experience, and a sustained publication record will be considered for Senior Lecturer. 

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.

Closing Date : 15 February 2026