Senior Lecturer- Economics at Durban University of Technology

SENIOR LECTURER 

Minimum Academic requirements

• PhD/D-Tech and undergraduate qualification majoring in Economics
• At least 5 years lecturing experience in Economics, at University level
• Senior academic experience within a University context
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community activities
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, at master's and/or PhD level.
• Should be an established researcher. Demonstrate evidence of continuous research in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
• A proven track record of research with having produced/published at least a research output in the preceding three years
• Evidence of external examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• All of the above have to be consistent with the University’s Staff Promotions Policy

Recommendation

• NRF rating would be considered an added advantage for Senior Lecturer. 
• Preference will be given to candidates that meet the Senior Lecturer level criteria.

LECTURER

Minimum Academic requirements

• Master’s degree and undergraduate qualification majoring in Economics
• At least 3 years teaching experience in Economics at University level
• Teaching and record of research publications in accredited journals would be a strong recommendation
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge or proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, and/or R, Eviews, Matlab will be an added advantage for both Senior Lecturer and Lecturer positions.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning
• Availability to work at other DUT campuses, in the evenings and weekends and sometimes away from home
• Conduct teaching, learning and assessment using a blended mode
• For the Lecturer position it is recommended that a candidate is at an advanced level of completing a PhD

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of modules offered, at all levels, and associated with the programmes in the Department
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with Marketing/Retail in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Public Relation/Communication Science

Supervise and co-supervise postgraduate students

• Publish in reputable, DHET accredited
• Promote community engagement within the Department
• General administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department

CLOSING DATE:  31 JULY 2026