Senior Lecturer

With more than 34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of the International Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the 2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among the Top 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shapes adaptive graduates who transform society” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improving lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

• Accounting and Informatics
• Applied Sciences
• Arts & Design
• Engineering and the Built Environment
• Health Sciences
• Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winning Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation and societal impact. DUT is deeply engaged with its community and regional ecosystem, while remaining globally connected and relevant.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment - Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS :

DURBAN SENIOR LECTURER POSITION : ECONOMICS REF 200001798

SENIOR LECTURER

Minimum Academic requirements

• PhD/D-Tech and undergraduate qualification majoring in Economics
• At least 5 years lecturing experience in Economics, at University level
• Senior academic experience within a University context
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community activities
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, at master's and/or PhD level.
• Should be an established researcher. Demonstrate evidence of continuous research in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference

proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.

• A proven track record of research with having produced/published at least a research output in the preceding three years
• Evidence of external examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• All of the above have to be consistent with the University’s Staff Promotions Policy

Recommendation

NRF rating would be considered an added advantage for Senior Lecturer.

Preference will be given to candidates that meet the Senior Lecturer level criteria.

LECTURER

Minimum Academic requirements

• Master’s degree and undergraduate qualification majoring in Economics
• At least 3 years teaching experience in Economics at University level
• Teaching and record of research publications in accredited journals would be a strong recommendation
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge or proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, and/or R, Eviews, Matlab will be an added advantage for both Senior Lecturer and Lecturer positions.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning
• Availability to work at other DUT campuses, in the evenings and weekends and sometimes away from home
• Conduct teaching, learning and assessment using a blended mode
• For the Lecturer position it is recommended that a candidate is at an advanced level of completing a PhD

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of modules offered, at all levels, and associated with the programmes in the Department
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with Marketing/Retail in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Public Relation/Communication Science

Supervise and co-supervise postgraduate students

• Publish in reputable, DHET accredited
• Promote community engagement within the Department
• General administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department

Salary: Market Related

Contact Person: Miss MN Mthembu, Tel 031 373 2650

CLOSING DATE: 31 JULY 2026 “While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”

applying to: [email protected]

Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za

• Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
• Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”