Senior Lecturer: Fine Art

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for the Senior Lecturer: Fine Art in the School of Arts, Pietermaritzburg Campus. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching of art theory and studio practice, and will supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students on campus.

The role requires a PhD in Fine Art or related field, at least three years of teaching or research experience, a proven research or creative output, and a demonstrated ability to secure research

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Fine Art or a relevant discipline.
• Three (3) years' teaching, lecturing, research or industry experience in Fine Art or related field.
• Evidence of current and sustained research and/or creative output through peer‑reviewed, exhibited or accredited channels.
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level.
• Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as Principal Investigator or as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate teaching of art theory and studio practice.
• Supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students.
• Deliver in-person teaching at UKZN Pietermaritzburg Campus.
• Integrate theory and relevant art history content with studio-based projects.
• Engage in qualitative and artistic research methodologies, including Practice-Led Research.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research output

Postgraduate supervision

Grant applications

Education

PhD in Fine Art

Job description

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

SENIOR LECTURER: FINE ART

SCHOOL OF ARTS

PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Arts is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching of both art theory and creative practice. The incumbent will also teach and supervise in-person at the UKZN Pietermaritzburg Campus.

Undergraduate teaching includes drawing, studio work in various media, with projects, themes, and theory related to contemporary art practices in South Africa. The successful candidate will be able to integrate theory and relevant art history content with the studio-based practical aspects of the projects. The incumbent will also be able to supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students, with a sound knowledge of and experience in qualitative and artistic research methodologies, including Practice-Led Research.

The Incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Cultural Studies, Media and Fine Arts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD degree in Fine Art or a relevant discipline
• Three (3) years working experience in Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry in Fine Art or a related field
• Evidence of current and sustained research and/or creative practice output appropriate for the level, disseminated through quality peer-reviewed, exhibited or accredited channels
• A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level appropriate for the level
• Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as Principal Investigator or as a member of a team

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 M Stewart, email: [e-mail]

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

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

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

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