DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)

LECTURER POSITIONS: HOSPITALITY REF : 1721,138 AND 147

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent

Job Details

Division: Faculty of Management Sciences

Business Unit: Hospitality Management

Minimum experience: Entry Level

Company primary industry: Education Management

Job functional area: Education

Job Description

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT: HOTEL SCHOOL (RITSON CAMPUS)

 Lecturer Positions (REF:1721, 138 and 147)

 Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Hospitality or any Hospitality related qualification (e.g., Food and Beverage/Professional Cookery/Accommodation Management), and an undertaking to embark on a Doctorate in an appropriate field of study.
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience at tertiary level or 2 years’ experience in relevant professional field.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a Doctoral degree in Hospitality or any Hospitality related qualification (e.g., Food and Beverage/Professional Cookery/Accommodation Management) will be an added advantage.

 Additional Recommendations

 The ability to use a wide range of computer applications.

• Experience in the use of innovative teaching and learning technologies, including online teaching
• Evidence of a research track record.

 Summary of duties:

 The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach and examine Hospitality and Catering related modules as required.
• Teach, supervise and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Develop materials, including for online learning.
• Contribute towards the Department’s research plan.
• Participate in agreed departmental/faculty projects or committees.
• Undertake duties as assigned by the HoD.

 Competencies

• Basic understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and application of the Hospitality discipline.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Good research skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong team orientation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Administration and management skills.
• Continuous learning perspective.
• Strong learner focus.
• Professional/technical knowledge and skills.

Publication: Internal notice board

Contact Person:  Miss MN Mthembu, Tel 031 373 2650

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: careers@dut.ac.za.

 Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 31 JULY 2025

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”

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