Associate Professor, Applied Ethics—Research & Leadership

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for the role of Associate Professor in Applied Ethics at the Pietermaritzburg campus. The appointee will teach Ethics across undergraduate and postgraduate courses and contribute to research and academic administration.

The candidate should specialise in business ethics or normative ethics, supervise postgraduate students, and be prepared for leadership roles within the School of Arts.

Qualifications

• PhD in Ethics or Philosophy or related discipline.
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• Sustained record of high-quality published research in ethics.
• Evidence of attracting external research grants.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students, including doctoral level.
• National and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Strong and sustained academic leadership with mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach Ethics across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Engage in research and participate in academic administration.
• Supervise postgraduate students and pursue leadership roles within the school.

Skills

Ethics teaching

Education

PhD degree in Ethics or Philosophy

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for the role of Associate Professor in Applied Ethics at the Pietermaritzburg campus. The appointee will teach Ethics across undergraduate and postgraduate courses and contribute to research and academic administration.

The candidate should specialise in business ethics or normative ethics, supervise postgraduate students, and be prepared for leadership roles within the School of Arts.