Lecturer (KISWAHILI)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise students in African languages at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- The candidate will also be expected to develop strategies to promote Kiswahili within the university community and in the province.
- The incumbent will report to Academic Leader: African Languages, Linguistics and Development Modules Cluster.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree in Kiswahili OR Master’s degree in Kiswahili with evidence of submission of PhD for examination.
- Experience in teaching in a relevant field at tertiary institution.
- Current research activity as evidenced by a publication in a peer-reviewed journal, book chapter and/or conference proceedings.
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
The closing date for receipt of application is 11 July 2025
Kindly note this post is a five year fixed term contract
All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
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.
Benefits
The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
