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SENIOR LECTURER.2.01 Jobs in Johannesburg at University Of The Witwatersrand
The Wits School of Arts (WSOA) invites applications for a permanent appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer in the Fine Arts Division. The successful candidate will join a dynamic interdisciplinary environment comprising Fine Arts, Curatorial Practice and Visual Cultures, Theatre and Performance, Music, Film and Television, Digital Arts, Drama for Life, and Cultural Policy and Management.
We seek an artist-scholar of national or international standing, with a strong academic and creative profile, committed to advancing critical, innovative, and socially engaged art practices in South Africa and beyond.
Minimum Requirements
• PhD in Fine Art or a closely related field (mandatory for Senior Lecturer level).
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and curriculum development experience in Fine Arts or related field.
• A substantial research or creative practice profile, including peer-reviewed publications and/or exhibitions of national/international significance.
• Proven postgraduate supervision experience (Honours, Master’s, and PhD).
• Evidence of at least 3 years of academic leadership and management experience, with readiness to assume a senior leadership role in the department.
• Expertise in areas relevant to contemporary art practices, research and discourses, particularly within African and global contexts.
• Applicants with professional and teaching experience in art practices, including painting, print making, sculpture, drawing, photography, video, digital media/new media, performance art or curatorial practice are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
• Provide academic leadership within the Fine Arts Department and WSOA
• Teach and coordinate courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise postgraduate students (Honours, MA, PhD).
• Contribute to curriculum development and transformation initiatives.
• Maintain an active research and creative practice profile.
• Manage and develop the studio programme to professional standards.
• Engage in fundraising and partnership development for the Division.
• Participate in department and school committees and contribute to the broader intellectual life of Wits.
Remuneration
A competitive salary package with benefits will be offered, commensurate with qualifications and experience, in line with Wits University pay scales.
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How To Apply
Please submit the following via the Wits i-Recruitment platform: https://irec.wits.ac.za
• A letter of motivation, indicating the level applied for.
• A comprehensive CV, including teaching experience, research outputs, exhibitions etc.
• A portfolio of creative and scholarly work (or link to online portfolio).
• Names and contact details of three academic referees.
• Certified copies of qualifications and ID.
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/
External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.
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Closing Date : 8 May 2026
Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting.
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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: SENIOR LECTURER.2.01
Company: University Of The Witwatersrand
Location: Johannesburg
