Senior French Language & Francophone Studies Scholar

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

French language

Francophone studies

Teaching at tertiary level

Research publications

Postgraduate supervision

Academic leadership

Education

PhD in French language and/or literature

Cognate discipline

Job description

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.