SUMMARY:
Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare’s spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.
Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa’s most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province’s natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.
Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?
Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University’s ongoing renewal.
POSITION INFO:
FACULTY: EDUCATION
POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER – FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
CONTRACT: PERMANENT
UFH Advert Ref: ED21
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Faculty of Education seeks an accomplished academic to join our Foundations and Pedagogical Studies Education Department. The appointment will be made at the level of Senior Lecturer.
Reporting to the Head of Department, this academic lecturing position in a Faculty, contributes to Faculty academic department learning & research objectives. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will contribute actively to the strategic plan of the Faculty and the University, playing a key role in contributing to teaching and learning, supervision, research, internationalization and community engagement.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Contributes to faculty academic department learning & research
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Organisational Unit Staff Management
- Teaching Execution
- Post Graduate Research Supervision
- Research Execution
- T&L Integrated Community Engagement
- International Academic & Research Program Collaboration
- Academic Program Coordination
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Doctoral Degree in relevant discipline within the faculty
- At least 3 years’ experience in higher education
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
- A record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters/Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer
- Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
- Evidence of supporting early career academics.
- Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
- Evidence of supporting early career academics.
- Recognition in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating).
- Evidence of networking and collaboration beyond one institution in research and/or teaching
- Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: - Business Acumen
- Change Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Partnering
- Academic Programme & Quality Management
- Academic Standards Formulation & Compliance
- Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration
- Research & Innovation
- Research Support
REMUNERATION: A competitive executive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.
ENQUIRIES: Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms Fungai Matumba on and .
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website
