Senior Lecturer 50% - School of Architecture and Planning at University of the Witwatersrand

• The School of Architecture and Planning (SoAP) invites applications for a 50% FTE at Senior lecturer level to teach in the Planning Programme.
• SoAP offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in urban and regional planning and development planning, accredited by the South African Council for Town and Regional Planners (SACPLAN).
• The Programme also offers several fields in Urban Studies.
• The post is primarily to teach planning theory, comparative planning systems and basic economic/local economic development, but ability to teach in additional areas is encouraged as outlined in criteria below. As a Senior lecturer, one is expected to conduct research, provide service to the University and wider community, undertake school administration in addition to academic teaching and supervision responsibilities as well as contributing to an environment that develops critical thinking abilities in students. 

Brief Description        

he successful candidate must meet the following criteria to be appointed: 

• Be able to teach planning theory, comparative planning systems and development economics/basic economics/local economic development. Having experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage: municipal governance; urban management and land use planning and management. 
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience.
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience.
• Capacity to supervise research reports at a tertiary level or candidate planners, preferably should have a record of research supervision at honours and master’s level.
• Evidence of organisational and/or leadership skills: experience of mentoring students and transformation into institutions of higher learning will be an advantage.
• Good ICT skills, especially the ability to navigate the terrain of online learning will be an advantage..
• Evidence of course or programme coordination at a university is preferred. 
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) is a requirement.
• A PhD is a requirement. 
• A research track record evidenced by publications will be preferred. 
• Minimum Qualifications: A SACPLAN recognised PhD degree in Urban/Town/City and Regional Planning/Development Planning. 

Closing date: 30 June 2026