Senior Lecturer (V000171) (Re-advertisement)

North West University · Vanderbijlpark, North West

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Senior Lecturer employee is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school, faculty or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching & Learning

Offering quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Supervising honours students.
Supervising Master's and PhD students.
Developing module content.
Completing Teaching and Learning related administration.
Participating in processes to enhance the quality of Teaching and Learning in the subject group, school, and faculty.

Research and Innovation

Publish peer reviewed, accredited journal articles in high impact disciplinary journals.
Publish monographs and book chapters in books with reputable academic publishers.
Submit funding applications to stimulate and fund research initiatives.
Present research in academic spaces such as conferences and workshops.

Academic Leadership and Service

Involvement in professional activity.
Internship Supervision.
Thesis and Dissertation Examination.
Research Article Reviews.
Serve, as needed, on faculty committees and in subject or programme leadership roles as opportunities arise.

Community Engagement

Identify and pursue meaningful opportunities to initiate and sustain community engagement initiatives that align research and teaching with community development and service.

Minimum requirements

A PhD NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or related field.
Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA.
A minimum of three 3 years' experience in the field of Industrial Psychology.
A minimum of three 3 years' experience in research, with a record of high-quality publications in accredited disciplinary academic journals.
A minimum of three 3 years' teaching and learning experience at a reputable tertiary institution, with a proven track record at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the successful supervision of master's students.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

Computer and digital literacy.
Proficiency in data analysis software.
Ability to facilitate learning effectively in a tertiary environment.
Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
Evidence of research productivity, including at least two accredited publications over the past three years.
Established and proven research network.
Knowledge of post-graduate research processes - evidence of postgraduate supervision, including completed or near-completed supervision of at least one master's student.

Effective time-management and planning skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
The ability to function well individually and as part of a team.
Strong analytical abilities, innovative thinking, and a self-driven approach.
Student-centred orientation with the ability to engage and support diverse learners.
Adaptability and responsiveness to changing academic and teaching environments.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and support student development.
Collegiality and contribution to the academic and institutional community.

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: 7 September 2026