Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Education)

University of Johannesburg

City of Johannesburg

Description

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Education: Department of Educational Leadership & Management)

Advert reference: uj_002398

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 5 July 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Soweto Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: Open to all

Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job Description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

The Department of Education Leadership and Management, one of five departments within the Faculty of Education, is committed to advancing the University of Johannesburg’s vision and strategic objectives. The Department focuses on preparing future leaders in education through innovative teaching, contextually relevant research, and impactful community engagement. Applications are invited for the position of Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Education Leadership and Management. We seek a dynamic and versatile academic with strong credentials in teaching, research, and community engagement, and the ability to contribute meaningfully across the Department’s diverse programme offerings.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to curriculum development and teaching across online programmes (Honours, Master’s, and Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management).
  • Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through contact, blended, and online modes.
  • Supervise postgraduate students (Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral levels).
  • Lead and participate in national and international research projects.
  • Secure research funding through grant applications and partnerships.
  • Contribute to departmental activities, including academic administration, research initiatives, short course development, and marketing.
  • Engage in community outreach and professional development initiatives for education leaders at school, district, and system levels

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor:

  • PhD/DEd/DPhil in Education Leadership and Management.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in higher education.
  • At least 3 years’ teaching experience at school level.
  • Sustained and strong record of DHET-accredited research output in local and international journals/books.
  • Demonstrated experience in blended and/or fully online teaching.
  • Proven track record in leading research and/or leadership development projects.
  • Experience in postgraduate supervision at both Master’s and Doctoral level.
  • NRF rating or research output commensurate with NRF standards.
  • Evidence of securing external research funding.

Minimum Requirements For Senior Lecturer

  • PhD/DEd/DPhil in Education Leadership and Management.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in higher education.
  • At least 3 years’ teaching experience at school level.
  • Strong record of DHET-accredited research output in national and international journals/books.
  • Experience in blended and/or fully online teaching.
  • Experience in postgraduate supervision at Master’s and/or Doctoral level.

Competencies And Behavioural Attributes

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning and organisational abilities.
  • Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability as an innovative and technology-enhanced educator.
  • Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning.
  • Expertise in online pedagogy and digital course development.

Recommendations

  • Active collaboration with leading scholars in Education Leadership and Management.
  • Experience in the development and delivery of online programmes.
  • Teaching and/leadership experience at school or district level.
  • Research output in the field of school leadership with a strong niche area

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Suraiya Naicker at Tel: (011) 559 2602

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mrs Nombulelo Ntsimane (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 9105

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.