Independent Contrator; Part-Time): Lecturer - Sociology

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Head:
Humanities and Social Sciences

Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness and dynamism
• Understanding of customer service in education
• Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively

Ideal: Bachelor of Arts Honours/ Bachelor of Social Science Honours degree in Sociology.

Alternatively: Postgraduate Diploma, MA/ MPhil, PhD/ DPhil qualification in Sociology. NQF 8 qualification in social development, policy, and development.

Lecturing experience in Sociology. Work experience is not as critical for the Sociology module as it is relatively theory based, but lecturers must be able to apply the theory to a relevant work environment. A practicing sociologist in politics, rural or developmental sociology would be an advantage.

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday
• CVs should be a maximum of two pages
• On your covering page, please specify your availability to lecture, as well as the subject areas in which you are qualified to lecture
• Provide a motivational letter as well as certified copies of your transcript(s), qualifications, and
• Where applicable, details of work permit must be included in your application
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status and residing in Pretoria.

Closing Date for Applications: 17 February 2026

Any applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.