Professor / Associate Professor (Anthropology)

University Of Kwazulu-Natal; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Professor or Associate Professor in Anthropology. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and supervising postgraduate students. Candidates should have significant experience in teaching or research, a PhD in Anthropology, and a strong publication record. This position offers a permanent contract with a focus on leadership within the academic community.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in teaching or research (for Professor).
• 6+ years of experience in teaching or research (for Associate Professor).
• Strong publication record in quality scientific journals.
• Successful supervision of Masters and PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and research in Anthropology.
• Develop undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Provide academic leadership and oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Research methodology

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Grant writing

Education

PhD degree in Anthropology or cognate discipline

Job description

Overview

Listing reference: ukzn_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

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 with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Job description

The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of Anthropology. She/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, and supervise postgraduate students. For the position of Associate Professor, and/ or Professor, in addition to teaching generic modules in Anthropology, it is recommended that the incumbent also be able to teach in cognate disciplines. Competencies in decolonial or indigenous methodologies in the field of Anthropology will be an asset to both teaching and research contributions. She/he will also be expected to offer leadership in academic administration, curriculum development; and community engagement.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Anthropology

Minimum requirements

Professor

• A PhD degree in Anthropology or cognate discipline
• At least 9 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
• Excellent and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants
• Excellent and 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

Associate Professor

• A PhD degree in Anthropology or 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

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

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

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