Senior Lecturer (Department Centre for Gender and Africa Studies)

University of the Free State · Free State

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Duties and responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Community Development and Gender and Africa Studies.
Supervise and oversee particularly and experiential pedagogies WIL in the program.
Supervise Honours, Masters, and Doctoral students.
Participate in assessment moderation and academic administration.
Maintain an active and productive research profile.
Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives for AGAS.
Participate in both Faculty and CGAS governance structures and committees.
Mentor junior academics and postgraduate students.
Serve as module and program coordinator where required.

PhD on NQF Level 10 in Community Development, Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology or related discipline.
Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
Experience supervising and graduating master's-degree students.
Demonstrate university-level teaching experience in Community Development Practice or Work Integrated Learning and Community Development Theory or cognate disciplines.

NRF rating or eligibility for rating.
Evidence of a minimum of Seven 7 peer-reviewed publications.
Experience supervising and graduating PHD students.
Track record of external research funding.
Experience in participatory and mixed research methodologies.
Policy advisory experience.
Established community partnerships and participation in professional or academic communities
Demonstrated curriculum transformation leadership.

Competencies

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Closing date: 12 August 2026