UFH: SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER: POLITICAL SCIENCE VACANCY 2024
Job Description:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER: POLITICAL SCIENCE
ALICE CAMPUS – REF NO: 380
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Supervising postgraduate students
- Initiating, leading and participating in research projects that advance the mission and vision of the University of Fort Hare
- Coordinating departmental activities
- Routine administrative duties
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Possession of PhD in Political Science / International Relations for Senior Lecturer or Master’s degree for Lecturer;
- Seven (7) years University teaching experience with proven research output for Senior Lecturer, and 5 Years for Lecturer
- Demonstrated ability to teach, conduct research and supervise postgraduate students’ projects;
- Potential to undertake academic administrative responsibilities at departmental level;
- Ability and willingness to participate in community engagement projects
- Sound interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
- E-mail application with MOTIVATION LETTER CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, accompanied by a complete CV which must contain the contact details (email and telephone) of three referees, a certified copy of an identity document and a certified copy of your highest qualification to: recruit1@ufh.ac.za
- Applications must CLEARLY INDICATE THE REFERENCE NUMBER AND NAME OF THE POST APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT LINE.
- No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
- Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
- Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
Included in the above remuneration is the company contribution to our compulsory pension fund, medical aid contributions, life cover and an optional annual bonus.
The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic presentation of our workforce profile.
The University reserves the right NOT to appoint