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

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is searching for a dynamic and experienced academic to join their Faculty of Education. This permanent position is for an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer within the Department of Education Leadership and Management, based at the vibrant Soweto Campus. UJ is a leading international university, guided by its Strategy 2035, focused on societal impact, global partnerships, and technology for the future. Join UJ in its mission to transform and serve humanity through innovative education and collaborative knowledge pursuit.

About the Department

The Department of Education Leadership and Management is one of five key departments in UJ’s Faculty of Education. Its core mission is to prepare students to become leading practitioners by shaping education leadership and management dynamically. The department is dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality teaching, learning, and research that is relevant to current contexts.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

As an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing curriculum and teaching for online Honours, Masters, and Advanced Diploma programmes in School Leadership and Management.
• Delivering engaging teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, utilizing contact, blended, and online modes.
• Providing research supervision for Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral students specializing in education management and leadership.
• Leading national and international research projects (Associate Professor level).
• Actively seeking and procuring funding for research initiatives (Associate Professor level).
• Participating in essential departmental activities, including academic administration, research, short-course development, and marketing.
• Engaging in community initiatives and continuous professional development for leaders at school, district, and senior management levels.

Who We Are Looking For (Minimum Requirements)

Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor:

• An awarded PhD/DEd/DPhil degree in Education Leadership and Management.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at a school level.
• A sustained and strong record of DHET-accredited research output (local and international journals/books/book chapters) in Education Leadership and Management.
• Demonstrated experience in blended and/or fully online teaching methods.
• Experience in leading research and/or leadership development projects.
• Proven experience in postgraduate supervision at both Master’s and Doctoral levels.
• An NRF rating OR a research output profile comparable to an NRF rating.
• A track record of securing research funding.

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• An awarded PhD/DEd/DPhil degree in Education Leadership and Management.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at a school level.
• A strong record of DHET-accredited research output (local and international journals/books/book chapters) in Education Leadership and Management.
• Demonstrated experience in blended and/or fully online teaching methods.
• Proven experience in postgraduate supervision at both Master’s and Doctoral levels.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner, skilled in using a range of technology-enhanced tools.
• Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Adept at teaching and developing materials for online education.

Highly Recommended:

• Experience collaborating with leading scholars in the field of education leadership and management.
• Proven experience in the development and delivery of online programmes.
• Leadership experience at school or district level.

Important Information for Applicants

The University of Johannesburg is committed to employment equity. We actively encourage applications from persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups, in conjunction with merit based on qualifications, experience, and proven achievements. Please note that UJ reserves the right not to make an appointment to advertised positions.

National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) Check: In compliance with recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), all prospective employees will be assessed against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of this assessment may impact your potential employment with the University.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please upload the following documents to the UJ e-recruitment website:

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• The names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees.
• A copy of your highest academic qualification.
• Proof of registration with any relevant professional bodies you belong to.
• If applying for an academic position: A list of your accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative work.

The closing date for applications is 28 September 2025. If you do not receive a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Enquiries:

• For job content related questions: Contact Dr. Suraiya Naicker (Head of Department) on Tel: (011) 559 2602.
• For remuneration and benefits related questions: Contact Ms. Nombulelo Ntsimane (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3010.