SUMMARY:
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks an accomplished academic to join the Anthropology Department. The appointment will be made at the level of Senior Lecturer or Lecturer depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
The successful candidate will take primary responsibility as a Module Leader in the teaching of Psychology and bring expertise in at least one area of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will contribute actively to the strategic plan of the Faculty and the University, playing a key role in driving innovation in teaching, curriculum development, research, internationalization and community engagement.
POSITION INFO:
SENIOR LECTURER: ANTHROPOLOGY
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Contribute to faculty academic department learning & research.
- Financial Planning & Budgeting.
- Organisational Unit Staff Management.
- Teaching execution.
- Post Graduate Research Supervision.
- Research Execution.
- Teaching & Learning Integrated Community Engagement.
- International Academic & Research Program Collaboration.
- Academic Programme Coordination.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- A relevant Doctoral Degree.
- At least 3 years’ experience in higher education.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in the area of Anthropology.
- A record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer.
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters/Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:- Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning.
- Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
- Evidence of supporting early career academics.
- Recognition in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating).
- Evidence of networking and collaboration beyond one institution in research and/or teaching.
- Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research.
LECTURER: ANTHROPOLOGY KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:- Contribute to faculty academic department learning & research.
- Financial Planning & Budgeting.
- Organisational Unit Staff Management.
- Teaching execution.
- Post Graduate Research Supervision.
- Research Execution.
- Teaching & Learning Integrated Community Engagement.
- International Academic & Research Program Collaboration.
- Academic Programme Coordination.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- A relevant Master’s Degree and registered for a Doctoral Degree.
- At least 1 years’ experience in higher education or qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning.
- Undergraduate teaching experience in the area of Anthropology.
- Research publications or successful supervision or successful research grant funding.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:- A relevant Doctoral degree.
- Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning.
- Evidence of postgraduate teaching or supervision experience.
- Evidence of accredited research publications.
- Evidence of successful fundraising for research.
- Evidence of participation in networking and collaboration in research and/or teaching.
- Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research.
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:- Business Acumen.
- Change Leadership.
- Critical Thinking.
- Academic Programme and Quality Management.
- Academic Standards Formulation & Compliance.
- Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration.
- Research & Innovation.
- Research Support.
REMUNERATION A competitive executive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.
ENQUIRIES: Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms Molebatji Mphasha on and .
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
APPLICATIONS:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website
