Senior Lecturer M000173 at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• The senior lecturer will be assisting in teaching, learning, community engagement and research (supervision of students, publications, conferences).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching, learning, short course, service-learning modules development, Work Integrated Learning.
• Decolonizing curriculum, respect for indigenous knowledge holders and practitioners.
• Assist students with placement after graduation and entrepreneurial skills.
• Partnering, co-existing with local communities and co-producing culturally safe pedagogy.
• Community Engagement and African Centred Research.
• Capacity building and postgraduate supervision.
• Competency in English and other indigenous languages advantageous.
• Multi – transdisciplinary, government and industry collaboration.
• An understanding of relevant IK legislation, policies, and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Ethical stewardship, IKS and Intellectual Property Rights.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS).
• A minimum of 3 years’ lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.
• A publication record.

KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy
• Abilities in community and stakeholder engagement.
• Team player and output oriented.
• Communication (both verbal and written), writing and report skills.
• Curriculum design, teaching, pedagogical competency.
• Leadership, planning and organizing.
• Technology, applications, and computer literacy.
• Networking and collaboration.
• Project and financial management.
• Community-engaged research, and culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Holistic assessments
• Research and scholarly competency.
• Community Engagement and leadership.
• Multidisciplinary influence and epistemological pluralism.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity and honesty
• Accountability, flexibility, and ability to work in diverse environment .
• Interpersonal relations, organisational, problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work effectively across functional groups to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, yet as a team player.
• Epistemic openness.
• Mentorship and advocacy.
• Participatory approach.

Apply by: 25 August 2026