Professor: English Literary Studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal; KwaZulu-Natal; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for two Professor positions in English Literary Studies within the College of Humanities. The appointees will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research students and contribute to curriculum development and scholarly leadership.

Successful candidates will have a strong record of international publications, attract external funding, and provide strategic direction within the School of Arts and the Department.

Qualifikationen

• Nine years of teaching experience in English Studies at tertiary level.
• Sustained publications in quality journals/books at an appropriate level.
• Proven track record of attracting external research funding.
• Proven supervision of Masters and PhD students.
• National and international recognition in English Studies.
• Demonstrated academic leadership within the department/school.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, curriculum development and supervision.
• Play a leading role in English Literary Studies and related research areas.
• Attract external research funding and publish in quality journals.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience (tertiary)

Research publication track record

External research grant acquisition

Postgraduate supervision (Masters/PhD)

Academic leadership

National and international recognition

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

PROFESSOR: ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES (2 POSTS)

SCHOOL OF ARTS

HOWARD COLLEGE & PIETERMARITZBURG 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. As part of this School, English Literary Studies has moved into the twenty‑first century with verve and vigour. With a keen eye on the future, our scholars read literatures ranging from the distant past to the hot‑off‑the‑press present, while recognising that reading and interpretation remain vital forms of critical and imaginative engagement within a rapidly changing world. English Literary Studies at UKZN seeks to foreground African scholarship and approaches responsive to our African context, while contributing to wider global debates.

The successful candidates will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, curriculum development and postgraduate supervision, and play a leading role in English Literary Studies. Research areas of the candidates may include: South/African literatures, Indian Ocean and world literatures, postcolonial and decolonial approaches, translation, life writing, book and print culture, the sociology of literature, and/or creative or hybrid literary forms.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least nine years of teaching experience in English Studies at tertiary level
• Evidence of sustained excellent and impactful research through publications in quality journals and books, appropriate for the level
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants
• A sustained excellent 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

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 J Zeller, email: [e-mail]

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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