Senior Lecturer: Sociology at University of Fort Hare

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Contribute to faculty academic department learning & research.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting.
• Organisational Unit Staff Management.
• Teaching execution.
• Post Graduate Research Supervision.
• Research Execution.
• Teaching & Learning Integrated Community Engagement.
• International Academic & Research Program Collaboration.
• Academic Programme Coordination.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant Doctoral Degree.
• At least 3 years’ experience in higher education.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in the area of Sociology.
• A record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer.
• Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters/Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:

• Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning
• Evidence of successful external fundraising for research
• Evidence of supporting early career academics
• Recognition in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating)
• Evidence of networking and collaboration beyond one institution in research and/or teaching
• Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Business Acumen.
• Change Leadership.
• Critical Thinking.
• Academic Programme and Quality Management.
• Academic Standards Formulation & Compliance.
• Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration.
• Research & Innovation.
• Research Support.

CLOSING DATE: 16 March 2026