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LECTURER 80%-100% Jobs in Johannesburg at University Of The Witwatersrand
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Hold a masterÂ’s degree in architecture, architectural history, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is an advantage but not required at Lecturer level.
2. Have experience in a university setting as an instructor or dedicated researcher, with teaching in a history or theory subject stream a major plus.
3. Demonstrate an ability to review written and visual/ analytical work produced by students, and offer constructive inputs.
4. Be able to organise thematic content into digestible packages for undergraduate students and relate architectural developments of the last century to cultural, social, and political contexts.
5. Have a broad knowledge of at least one of the following, as demonstrated by the prior teaching and/or research documentation of:
a. Pre-Modern architecture, particularly in the context of the global South;
b. Modern architecture in a global context, with particular emphasis on the relationship between global movements and African modernism;
c. Contemporary architectural theory in both African and non-African contexts.
6. Show a command of various research methods, including literature review, field research, and/or archival research as indicated by a body of documentation and/or research outputs.
7. Demonstrate an eagerness to engage with the School, students, and contribute to a positive and rigorous intellectual culture, perform related administrative duties, and generally promote the programmes offered at Wits.
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To apply:
1. Submit A cover letter clearly stating your qualifications and background, teaching interest, percentage appointment preferred, and research interests, up to a maximum of two pages;
2. A comprehensive CV, including the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three referees, of which at least one must be from a supervising academic for candidates with prior teaching experience;
3. A portfolio of design work, previous teaching outputs, research outputs, or any combination of these in .pdf format, not exceeding 50MB, with the applicantÂ’s roles on each item clearly labelled.
Refer to the ‘Submitting an Application’ section below for the application deadline and method of submission.
Closing Date: 08 June 2026
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
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Title: LECTURER 80%-100%
Company: University Of The Witwatersrand
Location: Johannesburg
