Professor - development studies

Nelson Mandela University
Full-time eastern cape, eastern cape Other-General
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
eastern cape, eastern cape, South-Africa

Job Description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this academic post is to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with particular strength in development finance and related applied economic development areas, to conduct and publish high-quality research within the discipline of Development Studies, to supervise both master’s and doctoral students working on development-finance and socio-economic development topics, and to undertake the necessary administrative duties within the Department, while also providing mentorship and academic support to emerging scholars.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Coordination of academic programmes within the Department, including strengthening content related to development finance, entrepreneurship, and applied economic development. Supervision of masters’ dissertations, treatises and guided reports, particularly in areas such as development finance, SME development, innovation, and socio-economic transformation. Supervision of doctoral theses ac...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: eastern cape, South-Africa
Posted: June 16, 2026
Deadline: July 26, 2026