Associate Professor: French

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) invites applications for the Associate Professor: French in the College of Humanities, School of Arts, Howard College Campus. The appointee will contribute to research and teaching in French, with possible duties on the Pietermaritzburg campus. The incumbent reports to the Head of Discipline: Language & Literature.

Preference will be given in line with UKZN Employment Equity Plan. Closing date is 13 November 2026, and the package includes benefits.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in French language and/or literature, Francophone Studies, or a cognate discipline.
• Mother tongue fluency in French and proficiency in English.
• At least six years of teaching experience in French as a Foreign Language at tertiary level.
• Evidence of sustained and impactful research through publications in quality journals and books, 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.

Kenntnisse

French language

Francophone studies

Teaching at tertiary level

Research publications

Postgraduate supervision

Academic leadership

Ausbildung

PhD in French language and/or literature

Cognate discipline

Jobbeschreibung

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: FRENCH

SCHOOL OF ARTS

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of South Africa’s leading universities and ranks among the top 500 universities globally. Within the University’s College of Humanities, the School of Arts has a well-established research profile and a substantial community of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The French Programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal is positioning itself as a major South African centre for quality research and training in French. The applicant must be specialized in French, with expertise in research on any aspect of French language or Francophone Studies. The successful candidate will mainly be based on the Howard College campus, but may be required to do some teaching on the Pietermaritzburg campus.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Language & Literature

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD in French language and/or literature, Francophone Studies, or a cognate discipline
• Mother tongue fluency in French and proficiency in English
• At least six years of teaching experience in French as a Foreign Language at tertiary level
• Evidence of sustained and impactful research through publications in quality journals and books, 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 at http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

Appointment to this position will be on the 2018 Conditions of Service.

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 13 November 2026.

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