Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: English Studies& Comparative Literature

Recruiter:

University of Fort Hare

Job Ref:

EC000696/SS

Date posted:

Monday, May 26, 2025

Location:

Eastern Cape , South Africa

SUMMARY:
A full-time postdoctoral position is available in the Department of English Studies and Comparative Literature, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, at the University of Fort Hare (UFH), Alice Campus, South Africa. The duration of the fellowship is 12 months but renewable depending on the performance of the post-doctoral fellow as prescribed by the research office of the UFH. The fellow is expected to do research involving classroom interaction and learning outcomes in multilingual settings, as well as decolonial language pedagogies in the global south.

POSITION INFO:
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Applicant must have completed doctoral degree within the last five years;
Must have graduated with a PhD degree in Applied English Linguistics, English Language Studies
Preference is given to women, particularly South African Citizens and SA permanent residents
Must be a young and emerging scholar, and
Must have evidence of publications in DHET accredited journals (minimum of 3 publications will be an added advantage)

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Undertake independent research and participate in the research activities of the Department of English Studies and Comparative Literature
Publish a minimum of three (3) journal articles in DHET accredited journals per annum, and
Contribute to the research productivity of postgraduate students as well as the Department of English Studies and Comparative Literature

Closing date: 13 June 2025

VALUE OF THE FELLOWSHIP:
R300, 000 annual fellowship.
APPLICATION: Please email the following documents to cc Ms Babalwa Solani

Motivation letter, including a 1–2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience;
Proposal outlining planned research activities in line with the areas outlined above;
Full CV, including a list of research publications;
Full transcript of recent academic records and copy of doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant certificate;
Copy of ID document, or copy of passport in case of foreign application, and
Names and contact details of two academic referees.

FOR ENQUIRES:
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Note: This is re-advertisement. Therefore, those who applied for this position in the previous cycle are also encouraged to apply again. â¦ Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality. â¦ Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. â¦ The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic presentation of our workforce profile. â¦ The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

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