Associate Professor: Kiswahili

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) invites applications for an Associate Professor in Kiswahili within the College of Humanities, School of Arts, Howard College Campus, Durban.

The appointee will coordinate and lecture Kiswahili modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise postgraduate students, and lead curriculum development and research in African languages. The role reports to the Head of the Discipline: African Languages.

Qualifikationen

• 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 levels.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline of African languages, with special reference to Kiswahili.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and lecture Kiswahili modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to curriculum development and delivery.
• Engage in teaching and research leadership within the African Languages discipline.

Kenntnisse

Academic leadership

Mentorship and coaching

Postgraduate supervision

Curriculum development

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in Kiswahili language

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: KISWAHILI

5-YEAR FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT

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 African Languages Discipline seeks to employ dedicated individuals who will co-ordinate and lecture modules in Kiswahili, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, will supervise postgraduate students. The position requires an academic who is willing to engage with curriculum development and delivery and who will play a leading role in teaching and research in the African languages discipline.

The incumbent will report to the Head of the Discipline: African Languages.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Doctoral degree in Kiswahili language.
• 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 levels.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline of African languages, with special reference to Kiswahili.
• 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

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Professor N. S. Zulu, email: [e-mail]

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

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

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