Senior Lecturer in Administration/Public Administration – (T047.1) needed at University of Mpumalanga

Key Performance Areas:

• The provision of leadership at the discipline and programme level.
• Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
• Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Master’s and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
• Present papers at National and/or International Conferences.
• Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Administration/Public Administration.

Years of Experience: 

• 5 years of teaching experience within the field of Administration/Public Administration at University level.

Minimum Experience: 

• A proven research track record, including publications in accredited national and international journals. 
• A proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral levels.
• Present papers at National and International Conferences.
• 5 years of teaching experience within the field of Administration/Public Administration at University level. 
• Participation in learned societies and a proven track record of the application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
• Providing leadership and coordination at the discipline and programme levels.

Key Competencies

• Excellent knowledge in the theory and application of the Administration/Public Administration discipline.
• Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
• Very good understanding of principles of leadership and management, with very well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills.
• Very good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills.
• An in-depth understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education, and very well-developed teaching skills.
• A very good understanding of the national and international research environment, including funding.
• Excellent understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching or research.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date

15/1/2026