Lecturer

Job Title - Lecturer (2 positions) (Job ID: 6277) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Anthropology - Contract Type - Permanent - Occupational Level - Junior Management - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 31/10/2025 - Description The Anthropology department at the UFS is seeking to fill two Lecturer posts as soon as possible. The incumbents will join a human-centred department that positions students at the core of its business. We have a thriving department that merges diverse theoretical trajectories, multi **INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED** - A detailed Curriculum Vitae. - Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation). - A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals). - Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only). **Duties and responsibilities**: - Facilitate teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate Anthropology students. - Develop and refine course materials at undergraduate levels. - Teach undergraduate and potentially postgraduate modules in Anthropology across a diverse curriculum. - Supervise postgraduate students at Honours, Master’s and/or PhD level in one or more thematic areas of Anthropology. - Conduct research, present findings and publish in Anthropology and/or transdisciplinary journals. - Be actively involved in all Departmental academic and administrative activities/duties (e.g., audit or accreditation preparations, participation in departmental meetings and gatherings). - Work to enhance the visibility of the Department at national and international levels. **Inherent requirements**: **Lecturer**: - A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Anthropology or related discipline (for a permanent appointment). or - Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Anthropology or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Anthropology or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment). - Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. - Evidence of research publications that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. - A good academic record (attach). **Recommendations**: - Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience in an Anthropology department. - Evidence of excellent teaching at the undergraduate level. - Experience in mentoring students and/or supervision of postgraduate students. - Experience in teaching with electronic content management tools such as Blackboard. - A student-centred teaching and learning approach that centres care and compassion in interactions between pedagogue and student - Competencies **Required competencies**: - **Results Orientated**: - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. **- Strategic Thinking**: - The ability to plan work and to follow plans. - The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. - An awareness of how an academic department functions, and the ability to slot into one easily - An appreciation and respect for difference of opinions, and the ability to work with disagreement - An open-ness to ongoing learning and development of self and others **- Leading**: - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. **- Building Coalitions**: - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. **Assumption of duties**: 01 January 2026 **Closing date**: 31 October 2025 **Salary**: The salary is available on request. **Fringe benefits**: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. **Enquiries**: **General**: