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, conduct impactful research, and collaborate with a dedicated team of academics.
Senior Lecturer Business and Information Management (Ref: F311)
As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment that inspires intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and professional excellence. You will also contribute to advancing the Department's research profile, industry partnerships, and community engagement agenda.
Minimum Requirements

• A Doctorate in Business and Information Management or Information Systems.

• At least 5 years lecturing experience University level. *
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published three research outputs (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) *
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Masters level

Note:
Applicants with Doctoral qualifications who do not meet requirements marked by * will be considered for a Lecturer position.
Key Responsibilities

• Teach and assess modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Provide academic leadership in curriculum design, programme development, and innovation.
• Conduct and disseminate high-quality research in accredited journals and conferences.
• Mentor junior academic staff and contribute to research development within the Department.
• Lead and participate in industry partnerships, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), and community engagement initiatives.
• Undertake departmental administration, programme coordination, and quality assurance activities as required.

Core Competencies

• Strong commitment to student success, mentorship, and holistic development.
• In-depth understanding of contemporary teaching and learning theories in Higher Education, with the ability to apply innovative and learner-cantered approaches.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities relevant to Business and Information Management.
• A collaborative, collegial, and team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across disciplines.
• Dedication to continuous professional learning, research advancement, and academic leadership.

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
Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the Universitys equity policy
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