Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at University of the Witwatersrand

Job Description

• The Department of Political Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand is looking to appoint one (1) new member of academic staff at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. 
• This is a permanent position at the rank of either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (1 position). The Department is seeking applications from researchers with expertise in gender studies, sexuality and feminist theory and politics. 
• The successful candidate will be expected to be able to immediately integrate into the Department’s lifeworld through teaching large and diverse classes in all years of study, cooperating with colleagues in advancing the objectives of the Department, and contributing actively to the intellectual and administrative life of the Department and University. 
• Candidates at Lecturer and Senior Lecturer level should possess a PhD and demonstrate proficiency in teaching and research. 
• At Senior Lecturer level candidates should also be able to demonstrate significant experience in university teaching, supervision of post-graduate students and have an established publication record. Candidates with experience in fund raising and administration will also have a strong advantage at this level.
• The Department is committed to making appointments that will contribute to demographic representativeness amongst academic staff, so we are particularly keen to attract candidates who are currently under-represented in the department. Therefore, special preference will be given to female, black South African candidates.