Senior Lecturer (M000713) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Teaching Agricultural Economics, Farm Accounting & Management, Agricultural Finance. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

• Pass rate.

Postgraduate supervision:

• Completion rate.

Research and Innovation:

• Publications in DHET subsidy qualified journals.

Community engagement:

• Community impacts.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Agricultural Economics.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching in a university environment.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in publication –DHET listed.
• Postgraduate supervision, Research publications and community engagement.

RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Must be accredited with Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):

• Ability to teach Agricultural Economics, Agricultural finance, Farm Accounting and Management and Food Security Analysis. 
• Ability to supervise honours and postgraduate students. 
• Ability to carry out collaborative and independent research publishable in DHET listed Journals. 
• Ability to attract research funds. 
• International collaborations.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Maintain high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism in academic and research activities.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, inclusivity and respect for diversity in teaching and professional interactions.
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging students, colleagues and industry stakeholders.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Apply by: 3 September 2026