Academic Positions
| Ref | Post Description | Available Posts | Closing Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ref: 101/2025/NGM/P8 | Lecturer (1 Post) – Mathematics and Applied Mathematics The University is looking for an energetic individual who will be responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. The incumbent reports to the HOD: Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and will furthermore meet the requirements and be responsible for the key performance areas and competencies listed below. | 1 | 21 November 2025 | |
| Ref:99/2025/JSM/P8/7 | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (1 Post) – Radiography The School of Medicine is looking for an energetic individual with meticulous attention to detail who will be responsible for teaching, learning and research within the Department of Radiography. The incumbent will report to the HOD, and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below: | 1 | 21 November 2025 | |
| Ref:98/2025/NGM/P5/P6/P7 | Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: (2 Posts) The University is looking for an energetic individual with the requisite academic stature who will be responsible for Teaching & Learning, Assessment, Curriculum Review and Development, Educational Research, Service and Community Engagement. The incumbent reports to the HOD: Computer Science and Information Technology and will furthermore meet the requirements and be responsible for the key performance areas and competencies listed below. | 2 | 21 November 2025 | |
| Ref:103/2025/JSM/P7 | Senior Medical Natural Scientist (1 Post) The successful applicant will have practical, hands-on expertise in electron microscopy combined with a good knowledge of sample preparation, electron microscopy methods and procedures. The incumbent will be responsible for the operation of electron microscopes and ancillary preparation equipment, practical instruction and training for long-term users, and conducting research in line with the University’s teaching and research strategy, He/ She will report to the Director, and must meet the requirements for the following key performance areas: | 1 | 21 November 2025 | |
| Ref: 97/2025/RM/P7 | Senior Lecturer: Social and Behavioural Health Science (1 Post) The University is looking for an energetic, passionate and outstanding academic who will be responsible for Teaching, Learning, Research and Community Engagement in the Department of Public Health at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. He/she will report to the Head of Department (HOD) and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below. | 1 | 21 November 2025 | |
| N/A | Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Clinical Psychology The Research and Innovation Directorate invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship based in the Department of Clinical Psychology within the School of Medicine. For more details, please refer to the attached advertisement. Contact Information: Questions regarding the post must be sent to Prof. Antonio Lentoor at antonio.lentoor@smu.ac.za. Applications must be submitted to Ms Fulufhelo Malamatsho at researchcapacity@smu.ac.za | 0 | 10 November 2025 |