Senior Lecturer - School of Public Management and Administration at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Academic administration and management;
• Supervising postgraduate students; and
• Conducting scientific research and publications in the field on Public Administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:

• A Doctorate with a specialisation in Public Administration;
• At least 3 year’s relevant tertiary teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate studies; 
• Evidence of independent design of module content and assessment.
• At least 2 accredited publications or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published); 
• At least 2 completed Master’s students or involvement with PhD supervision.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement related to participation in national and international professional bodies, conferences, reviewer for accredited journals or external moderation for higher education institutions.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of the potential to develop and implement a sustained research portfolio that can, in future, receive national and international recognition, e.g. publications already in print or manuscripts forthcoming; and
• Evidence of the ability to complete research, supervise research and lead research lead research seminars in their field of expertise.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills, demonstrated by the capacity to articulate ideas clearly and the confidence in one's ability to communicate them by making complicated concepts understandable;
• Knowledge of foundational theories, proponents and concepts in the subject area;
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including teaching, research, and administrative duties, effectively;
• Skills to prioritise tasks and deadlines in a busy academic environment;
• Demonstrating cultural competence and respect for students, colleagues, and ideas from diverse backgrounds;
• Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities;
• Being dependable, punctual, and accountable for tasks and responsibilities; and
• Ability to understand and address the needs and concerns of students, fostering a supportive learning environment.

CLOSING DATE:  27 February 2026