Senior Lecturer

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 Sciences
• 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 has 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 globally, 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 .

Senior Lecturer

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in the relevant discipline
• Sound knowledge of fibre manufacture, short and long staple yarn spinning, and textile testing.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in higher education teaching/industry experience in a related field.

Additional Recommendation

• PhD within the discipline of dry processing of textile science/engineering. Undergraduate studies must include textile technology with a focus on dry processing subjects.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching and/or textile industry experience in textile technology, manufacturing processes, or related areas (including teaching or training experience in Higher Education, industry, or training institutions).
• Sound knowledge of the technical aspects of textile fibre manufacturing, yarn manufacturing, and textile testing.
• A proven record of research publications and successful supervision within the field of textiles and related areas would be an advantage.
• A broad understanding of current research developments and teaching trends within the discipline.
• Evidence of ongoing academic development and professional growth.
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement projects.

Summary of duties

• Assisting in processing student queries and processes related to the Department/Programme.
• Lecture in textile technology subjects, or where required, as deemed necessary by the Head of Department.
• Assist in the curriculum and development of appropriate course material.
• Represent the department in relevant academic and professional forums.
• Perform administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department.
• Participate in departmental life, including community engagement and research

To Apply: Please send your CV, copies of ID, and full qualifications when applying.

• Please ensure that all relevant documents are merged in chronological order when applying.
• Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s equity policy. “The University reserves the right not to appoint.”