Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor X1

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor X1

 Job Summary

Position Title:

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor
Job ID: 6231

Department:

• Public Administration and Management
• Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences
• Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State, South Africa

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

21 September 2025

Start Date:

01 January 2026

 Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules:

  • Project Management

  • Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Public Administration

• Academic administration of learning, teaching, research, and assessments

• Curriculum development at department and faculty level

• Supervise Honours, Master’s, and PhD students

• Conduct and publish peer-reviewed research in accredited journals

• Deliver research aligned to the faculty’s strategic goals

• Participate in conferences and departmental/faculty research projects

• Serve on academic/research committees

• Build strong partnerships with research entities, civil society, government, and professional bodies

 Inherent Requirements

Lecturer

• PhD in Public Administration and Management (NQF 10)
  OR

• Master’s in Public Administration and Management (NQF 9)
  (5-year contract, must complete PhD to be converted to permanent)

• Experience teaching relevant modules at undergrad/postgrad level

• Evidence of conference presentations

• Research outputs with potential for publication

• Good academic record

Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Public Administration and Management (NQF 10)

• National scholarly recognition

• NRF rating or demonstrable potential for it

• Supervision experience (Honours & Master’s)

• Conference presentation experience

• Publications in accredited journals

• Active participation in national/international scholarly societies

Associate Professor

• PhD in Public Administration and Management (NQF 10)

• External examiner experience

• National and international recognition for research leadership

• NRF C3 rating or equivalent

• Experience supervising Master’s and Doctoral students to graduation

• High-quality publications (national/international)

• Editorial board membership

• Active member of scholarly society or research body

 Recommendations (Advantageous):

• Publications in national accredited journals

• Membership or registration with a professional body

• Departmental leadership or management experience (Associate Prof.)

• In-depth understanding of:

  • South African Public Administration and Management

  • Public sector environment

  • Work experience in SA public sector

 Key Competencies

 Application Instructions

Apply Online Only:
https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

Max 8 attachments allowed — merge where needed.

Mandatory Documents:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae

2. Certified Qualifications (with SAQA for foreign qualifications)

3. Copy of South African ID or passport (for foreign nationals)

4. Proof of current/former employment (letter, contract, or payslip)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 Salary & Benefits

• Salary: On request (aligned to qualifications and experience)

• Benefits (subject to conditions):

  • Pension scheme

  • Medical aid

  • Housing allowance

  • Group life insurance

  • Leave (annual and sick)

  • Service bonus

  • Study benefits

 Enquiries

• Academic/Content Queries:
  ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za |  051 401 2558

• Recruitment Queries:
  Recruit@ufs.ac.za |  051 401 9810 / 9813 / 2979

 Employment Equity

UFS is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to:

• Underrepresented designated groups

• Persons with disabilities

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