SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER.2.01

Requirements:

A relevant PhD is required at both levels of appointment

At Lecturer level:

Demonstrated research ability and potential Established publication record is a strong advantage Preferred track record of competent teaching Post-graduate student supervision is a strong advantage Prior record of service is an advantage

At Senior Lecturer level:

Established independent research profile Proven capacity to teach and supervise at tertiary level Preferred sustained record of research supervision especially at MA and/or PhD level Established track record of academic administration is a strong advantage Established track record of fundraising is a strong advantage

Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to immediately integrate into the Departmental community and will need to teach large and diverse classes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, cooperating with colleagues in advancing the objectives of the Department, and contributing actively to the intellectual, communal and administrative life of the Department and University.

Enquiries ONLY- Prof Joel Quirk, Head of Department. Email: joel.quirk@wits.ac.za

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How To Apply

Applications should include i) a formal cover letter, indicating the specific level for which applying, ii) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, iii) a two-page summary of career highlights that outlines education, publications, teaching and community engagement (this will be made available to the department as a whole), and iv) the contact details of three academic referees. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a brief public presentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

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Closing date: 07 September 2026

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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