Senior Lecturer: Department of Political Studies and Governance

Senior Lecturer:
Department of Political Studies and Governance

Job
Organizational Unit:
University of the Free State – Faculty of Humanities – Department Political Studies and Governance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Occupational Level: Junior Management

Location:

Bloemfontein Campus – Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 1/2/2026

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• Responsible for teaching undergraduate modules in the Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation.
• Responsible for teaching postgraduate modules in the Postgraduate Diploma in Governance and Political Transformation.
• Responsible for postgraduate supervision for the MA and PhD qualifications in Governance and Political Transformation.
• Assist with continuous curriculum renewal.
• Execute formal administrative and organisational tasks relating to academic administration and general programme administration.
• Assist with academic advice for undergraduate students, especially during the annual registration period.
• Ensure regular research outputs through publication in accredited academic journals.
• Participate in community engagement activities.

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in the field of Public Governance or related fields.
• Proven relevant experience in higher education teaching and learning.
• A record of publication in accredited academic journals.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s-degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher‑education levels.

• Evidence of knowledge of the evolution of Public Governance as a discipline in terms of teaching and research.
• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in higher education teaching and learning.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in postgraduate supervision.

• Results-Oriented: The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations;
  The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to deal with several activities at a time;
  The ability to be creative and open‑minded when addressing work issues.
• Business Acumen: The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations;
  Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading: The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others;
  The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good‑natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions: The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others;
  The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African  passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Assumption of duties: 01 April 2026

Closing date: 1 February 2026

Salary: The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave,…