Lecturer

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Education
Reference: 181102

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Durban University of Technology

With more than 34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of the International Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the 2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among the Top 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shapes adaptive graduates who transform society” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

Accounting and Informatics
Applied Science
Arts & Design
Engineering and the Built Environment
Health Sciences
Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winning Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation and societal impact. Over the years, the University substantially grown its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase of NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities glocally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment - Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

Minimum Requirements

A Masters degree in Applied or Mathematical Statistics
At least 3 years lecturing experience

Additional Recommendation

Evidence of publication in international and national peer reviewed journals
A broad understanding of current research developments and teaching trends within the discipline
Knowledge and experience of various statistical software packages such as SPSS, SAS, R
Evidence of engagement in continuous academic development
Evidence of involvement in community engagement projects
Teaching and Learning.

Summary of Duties

Management of all matters relating to learning, teaching, and assessment.
Assist in curriculum development
Assist in the development of industry specific non-subsidised short courses
The ability to initiate various research projects and aid in the growth of research output of the
department
To demonstrate effective communication skills, strong leadership abilities and excellent management
and administrative skills
Collaborate and engage with other Universities and key stakeholders in industry.
Experience in e-Learning
Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department
The incumbent will be primarily based at the DUT Riverside Campus but may be required, from time to time, to undertake lecturing duties at the DUT Indumiso Campus and travel to other DUT Durban campuses in support of operational requirements.

Enquiries: Mrs. Zulu - Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Applications should include :

A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above mentioned fields)
Covering Letter
Certified copies of all academic records/transcript/qualification and certificates
Current contact information of referees
Please apply with Simplify-HR and quote the post reference when applying.

Please note:

“The University reserves the right not to appoint” or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants

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About Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain. According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour. The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.