Lecturers (2) - Philosophy and African Studies or Political Studies

Location:	Pretoria, Centurion
Type:	15 Jan 202
Company:	STADIO Higher Education

Background

STADIO is a private higher education institution with multiple campuses across South Africa and Namibia, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through contact and distance learning. STADIO’s mission is to expand access to quality higher education and to equip graduates with accredited, industry-recognised qualifications. STADIO comprises a variety of academic schools, including administration and management, architecture and engineering, commerce, education, fashion, humanities, information technology, law, media and design, and policing and law enforcement.

Job vacancies

STADIO is hiring for two lecturers and module coordinator roles within the School of Law and the School of Arts and Humanities for 2025:

1. Lecturer and module coordinator in philosophy and/or African studies
   
   • Position type: Permanent
   • Reference: CENAHPN1
2. Lecturer and module coordinator in political studies
   
   • Position type: Fixed-term (15 January 2025 – 15 December 2025)
   • Reference: CENAHCN1

Key roles and responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in the specified areas: Philosophy/African Studies (CENAHPN1) or Political Studies (CENAHCN1)
• Conduct assessments and moderation
• Develop and manage study materials, coordinate modules, and handle academic administration
• Lead research activities and mark assignments and exams
• Utilise the Learning Management System (LMS) effectively

Qualifications and experience

• For CENAHPN1: Master’s degree in Arts with a specialisation in Philosophy or a related field
• For CENAHCN1: Master’s degree in Arts with a focus in Political Studies or a related field
• Proven higher education teaching experience and familiarity with LMS platforms like Canvas
• Competency in research databases (e.g., EBSCOhost, myJuta)
• Strong communication, organisation, presentation, and facilitation skills

Key attributes

• Ability to work both independently and in a team, with flexibility to work across different teaching modes
• A willingness to work after hours and teach across various Arts and Humanities fields

Application instructions

Candidates should submit a letter of motivation and a concise CV to centurion-recruitment@stadio.ac.za. The subject line of the email should clearly indicate the position and reference number. For the permanent role in Philosophy/African Studies: Name_Surname_CENAHPN1, and for the fixed-term Political Studies role: Name_Surname_CENAHCN1.

Applications are confidential, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date. In line with STADIO’s employment equity policy, preference will be given to candidates who contribute to team diversity and equity, provided all role requirements are met.

Posted on 04 Nov 10:27, Closing date 3 Jan