Job Description

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POSTS. THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH DUT WEBSITE
The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and delivering a curriculum that is both academically rigorous and aligned with the evolving demands of the industry. You will have the opportunity to inspire students, engage in scholarly research, and collaborate with a dynamic team of academics committed to innovation, student success, and community impact.
Position: Lecturer Business and Information Management (Ref: F101)
As a Lecturer, you will be at the heart of our undergraduate programmes, fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and professional growth, while preparing students for successful careers in the digital and business world.
Minimum Requirements

• A Masters Degree in Business and Information Management, Business Administration, Information Systems. However, a candidate with PhD would be given preference.
• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience

Additional recommendations

• Commitment to pursuing a Doctoral degree (strongly encouraged and supported).
• Evidence of scholarly engagement with a track record of publications in accredited journals and/or conference proceedings.
• Experience in supervising undergraduate student projects.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in online teaching and learning platforms (e.g., Moodle, MS Teams).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment for Business and Information Management modules.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate student projects, fostering research and inquiry-based learning.
• Contribute to curriculum design, development, and programme innovation.
• Develop engaging teaching and learning resources, including materials for online and blended learning environments.
• Participate in departmental research, scholarly publications, and conference contributions.
• Support community engagement initiatives in alignment with faculty and institutional priorities.
• Undertake administrative and academic responsibilities as delegated, including quality assurance and student support activities.

Core Competencies Business and Information Management

• Strong understanding of contemporary teaching and learning theories in Higher Education, with the ability to apply innovative, learner-cantered pedagogies.
• Foundational knowledge of business, management, and ICT theories, with practical insight into their application in organizational and digital contexts.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, particularly in supporting academic programmes, WIL activities, and departmental projects.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and scholarly practices, with the capacity to contribute to BIM-related research and outputs.
• Effective presentation and public-speaking abilities for academic teaching, conferences, and external engagements.
• Collaborative, collegial approach with the ability to contribute positively to departmental and faculty initiatives.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing challenges at the intersection of business processes, digital transformation, and information management.
• Competence in academic administration and management functions, including curriculum design, student support, and quality assurance processes.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and academic excellence.

Salary: Market related plus benefits
Contact Person: Ms G Govindasamy
Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za
Status of Position: Permanent
Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from

(under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers) * A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)

• Covering letter.
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted, and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Please email application to

and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line
Please complete an officia and send a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: Careers@dut.ac.za
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While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the Universitys equity policy
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