Associate Professor (Economic History)

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for an Associate Professor position in Economic History within the Discipline of Development Studies, part of the School of Social Sciences at Howard College Campus in Durban. The appointee will lecture undergraduates and postgraduates and supervise postgraduate students, contributing to the discipline and its community engagement initiatives.

Applicants should have a PhD in Economic History or related field, with extensive publication,

Qualifications

• PhD in Economic History or related field.
• At least 6 years of teaching/research/industry experience.
• Track record of publications in quality journals.
• Proven ability to attract external research grants.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students (Honours, Masters, PhD).
• National and international recognition in a relevant research area.
• Strong academic leadership and mentorship within the department.

Responsibilities

• Lecture undergraduate and postgraduate students in two or more of: Development in Southern Africa; Globalization Then and Now; Development in a Changing World Economy.
• Supervise and mentor Honours, Masters and PhD students.
• Contribute to the academic functions within Development Studies and participate in community engagement projects.
• Help grow the academic standing of the Discipline and School.

Education

PhD in Economic History, Development Studies, Public Administration or cognate discipline

Job description

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.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ECONOMIC HISTORY)

DISCIPLINE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

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, has a strong research profile, and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Discipline of Development’s Economic History programme has an established reputation, nationally, and it has a vibrant postgraduate research programme.

The School of Social Science seeks to appoint someone at Associate Professor level in the discipline of Development Studies, who has a specialisation in Economic History. The successful candidates will be expected to lecture undergraduates and postgraduate students in two or more of the following areas: Development in Southern Africa, Globalization Then and Now, Development in a Changing World Economy. The incumbent must be able to and assist in supervising and mentoring students at Honours, Masters and PhD levels; contribute to the academic functions within the discipline of community development; and actively participate in community engagement projects and in growing the academic standing of the discipline.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Development Studies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor

• A PhD degree in Economic History, Development Studies, Public Administration or any cognate discipline.
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants
• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks, which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

The School and the University reserve the right not to appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 September 2026.

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

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