Senior Lecturer: Quantity Surveying – Namibia University of Science and Technology

Lecturers
Windhoek
November 13, 2026
Full Time

Job Description

Inspire Innovation. Drive Sustainability. Shape the Future. The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) invites applications from a distinguished academic for the position of Senior Lecturer: Quantity Surveying in the Department of Architecture, Planning and Construction, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, at the Windhoek Campus.

Job Summary

  • Employer: Namibia University of Science and Technology
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Windhoek, Namibia
  • Category: Education
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Closing Date: 25 November 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, innovative, and student-centred teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including, Construction Economics, Professional Practice and Procedures, Research Methodology, Measurements, Descriptive Quantification of Building Works, Construction Management, Construction Costing and Feasibility Study, as well as other relevant courses as assigned.
  • Supervise, mentor, and examine postgraduate students, ensuring adherence to academic integrity, ethical research practices, and the timely completion of studies.
  • Lead the design, development, and periodic review of curricula to ensure academic excellence, relevance, and alignment with industry and professional standards.
  • Conduct sustained individual and collaborative research, build a strong and impactful publication record, and actively secure external research funding.
  • Provide academic leadership within the department by mentoring junior staff and early-career academics, and fostering a collegial, high-performance environment.
  • Actively participate in institutional governance through committee membership and contribute to quality assurance, accreditation, and strategic initiatives.
  • Support student lifecycle processes, including recruitment, selection, registration, and academic advising, in line with institutional policies.
  • Foster partnerships through community engagement, professional outreach, and industry collaboration initiatives.

Requirements

  • A Doctorate (NQF level 10) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or Construction Management with at least six (6) years of lecturing experience at a recognised tertiary education institution and/or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience.
  • Demonstrate excellent English communication skills, both oral and written, and a strong capacity for academic leadership, organisation, and mentorship.
  • Competence in securing external research and project funding, initiating and managing research projects to successful completion.
  • Registered/ Registrable with the Namibia Council for Architects and Quantity Surveyors (NCAQS) or another similar recognised relevant statutory professional body.

How to Apply

Apply online: nust.mcidirecthire.com

Closing Date: 25 November 2026

REF Code: NUST-354

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