University of the Western Cape > Arts and Humanities > Library and Information Science Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Closing Date 20/3/2026 Lecturer in Library & Information Science The faculty of Arts and Humanities offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with wide‑ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary approaches. The Department of Library & Information Science is committed to promoting and transforming library and information (LIS) services in South Africa and has a reputation of offering excellent professional, dynamic and contemporary LIS programmes at both the undergraduate and post‑graduate levels conforming to IFLA’s professional LIS Education guidelines, IFLA/UNESCO’s Public Library Manifesto and to the BLIS Standards prescribed by the Council of Higher Education. Key Responsibility Areas The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas: Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the LIS discipline especially Information Literacy Education, Information Behaviour, Digital and AI Literacy; AI and ICTs in libraries; Open Scholarship; Digital curation; Data Stewardship, and Research methods. Conduct research and publish in the LIS discipline. Supervise Honours research papers and co‑supervise MLIS students. Actively participate in departmental, faculty, and university administration. Partake in curriculum development and assessment. Participate in community engagement and outreach programmes. Demonstrate technological and digital proficiencies in the LIS environment. Coordinate the Work‑Integrated Learning Programme to align academic learning with LIS practice. MLIS or equivalent Master’s degree in the LIS field, with active enrolment in a PhD programme. A minimum of two years of teaching or tutoring experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in the LIS field. At least one article in an accredited journal and/or a book chapter published in reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs. Evidence of active involvement in at least one LIS community engagement activity and its integration with teaching and learning. Demonstrated involvement in departmental administration such as course coordination, curriculum planning, or committee work. Added Advantages Co‑supervision of postgraduate student research. A PhD or near completion of a PhD. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Presentation and facilitation skills. Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment. Student‑focused approach. Coaching and mentoring skills. Planning and organising skills. Computer literacy and e‑learning skills. Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership. In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at . For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za. DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr