Senior Lecturer (Information Studies)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The successful candidate should have academic training and research specialisation in Information Science/Studies or any information-related discipline.
- He/she will be expected to make a significant contribution in teaching, supervision of postgraduate students, develop new research concentrations and contribute through regular publications in the field.
- The ability to demonstrate multidisciplinarity in this field will also be essential. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to play an active role in the academic development of Information Studies, within the Discipline of Political Science and the School of Social Sciences, at large.
Minimum requirements
- PhD degree in Information Science/Studies or any information-related discipline.
- Three (3) years working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline).
- Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- 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 the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team
The closing date for receipt of applications is 05th September 2025.
Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.
The School and the University reserve the right not to appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.
Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.
