Lecturer

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Teaches students at a university or college, develops course material, assesses learning and may conduct research. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Lecturer do?

Teaches students at a university or college, develops course material, assesses learning and may conduct research.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR600 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Research · EssentialSubject expertise · EssentialTeaching · EssentialAcademic writing · ImportantStudent assessment · Important

Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

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Bachelor of Social Work — University of the Witwatersrand

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Universities to explore

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University of the Witwatersrand →

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Lecturer do?

Teaches students at a university or college, develops course material, assesses learning and may conduct research.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Research, Subject expertise, Teaching, Academic writing, Student assessment.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.