📍 Location: University of the Western Cape, Main Campus, Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa, 7535
📝 Reference Number: 8027622
📅 Closing Date: 18 January 2026
💼 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
🏢 Department: Arts and Humanities – Women’s and Gender Studies

🔍 About University of the Western Cape

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a leading South African institution rooted in African scholarship with a growing global impact. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies is highly research-intensive, publishing extensively and engaging in funded projects, preparing students for advanced academic and professional pathways.

🎯 Role Overview

The Senior Lecturer will provide leadership in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, facilitating high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conducting impactful research, supervising postgraduate students, developing curriculum, and engaging with communities. This is an opportunity to contribute to the academic and societal impact of UWC’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

📚 Teaching & Learning

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Develop and update curricula and assessments aligned with academic standards.

• Mentor students and support their academic progression.

🔬 Research & Scholarly Work

• Conduct original research and publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

• Participate in academic conferences both locally and internationally.

• Support applications for research grants and funded projects.

🎓 Postgraduate Supervision

• Supervise Honours, Master’s, and PhD students.

• Ensure timely completion of postgraduate research projects.

🤝 Community Engagement & Outreach

• Integrate community engagement with learning, teaching, and research.

• Contribute to projects that deliver societal impact.

🧭 Academic Leadership & Administration

• Provide leadership within the department, including program and staff development.

• Support faculty administration and governance initiatives.

• Ensure alignment with UWC strategic priorities and policies.

📘 Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies or closely related field.

• 3–5 years of teaching experience in higher education.

• Record of quality peer-reviewed publications (minimum 4 articles/books).

• Successful supervision of at least 2 Master’s students.

• Evidence of integrating community engagement with teaching and research.

• Strong verbal and written communication in English.

⭐ Recommendation / Added Advantages

• Presentations at local and international conferences.

• Recognition and expertise in national and international academic networks.

• Experience obtaining research grants.

• Track record of integrating societal impact with research and teaching.

🧠 Key Competencies

• Student-focused teaching approach.

• Planning, organisation, and project management skills.

• Coaching, mentoring, and supervision capabilities.

• Ability to operate in diverse environments with adaptability and professionalism.

• Knowledge of strategic areas: teaching & learning, research, community engagement, and professional leadership.

📝 Best CV Tips for This Role

✔ Highlight teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
✔ Include peer-reviewed publications with links or DOI references where possible.
✔ Detail postgraduate supervision experience, noting successful completions.
✔ Demonstrate experience integrating community engagement into academic work.
✔ Emphasise leadership, curriculum development, and departmental contributions.
✔ Showcase conference presentations, awards, or research grants.
✔ Maintain a professional, structured CV with clear academic achievements.

📢 Employment Equity

The University of the Western Cape is committed to diversifying its workforce. Preference will be given to applicants in line with UWC Employment Equity Targets.