Senior Lecturer
1 day ago
Listing reference: ukzn_000649
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 26 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Job description
- The incumbent will be required to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in anthropology.
- In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to be actively engaged in research and supervise student research projects.
- A strong background in ethnographic methodologies will be essential to support both teaching and research in the discipline. She/he will also be expected to contribute to academic administration, leadership and mentoring; and community engagement.
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Anthropology
Minimum requirements
- PhD degree in Anthropology or a related field.
- Three (3) years working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline).
- Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level appropriate for the level
- Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team
Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.
The School and the University reserve the right not to appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.
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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.
Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.
The University is committed to Employment Equity.
The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.
Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful
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