Senior Lecturer - Higher Education: Curriculum & Assessment (AC.07.4) at University of the Witwatersrand

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Supervision:

• Design and deliver postgraduate and undergraduate courses in the field of Higher Education, with emphasis on curriculum studies and assessment, including but not limited to:
• Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
• Curriculum Development in Higher Education
• Assessment in Higher Education
• New Directions in Higher Education
• Undergraduate B.Ed. assessment modules
• Contribute to Assessment and Evaluation programme.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects at Honours, master’s, and doctoral levels.
• Mentor early-career academics and postgraduate students.

Research and Scholarship:

• Develop and sustain an active research agenda in curriculum studies and assessment in Higher Education.
• Publish peer-reviewed scholarly publications.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research projects.
• Apply for and manage external research grants and partnerships.

Programme Coordination and Administration:

• Coordinate the PGDipHE programme, including curriculum design, delivery, quality assurance, and student support.
• Lead student recruitment, programme marketing, and admissions.
• Manage assessment processes, moderation, and programme evaluation.
• Strengthen the PGDipHE alumni network and institutional partnerships.
• Contribute to School and Faculty-level academic planning, policy development, and committee work.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in Education focusing on Curriculum Studies in Higher Education, with emphasis on assessment.

Relevant Experience

Senior Lecturer Level:

• Minimum of 3 years of higher education teaching experience.
• Experience in academic staff development or curriculum innovation.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals, with evidence of ongoing research productivity in Higher Education, particularly in curriculum studies with a focus on assessment.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students at Honours, master’s  and PhD levels.
• Participation in collaborative research or institutional projects.
• An established research profile with publications in education, demonstrating expertise in Higher Education Studies, particularly in curriculum studies with a focus on assessment.

Professional Competencies 

• Pedagogical expertise in higher education, curriculum, and assessment.
• Digital literacy and experience with blended or online learning platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and collegial skills, with the ability to lead collaboratively.

Remuneration
Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications and experience subject to University policy.
Closing Date : 03 November 2025