Professor / Associate Professor (Political Science) x2
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of Political Science and associated disciplines such as International Relations, Policy Studies, Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies, and/or Political Theory.
- She/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, and supervise postgraduate students.
- The incumbent will be required to facilitate dynamic interaction between the curriculum and real-world applications and encounters through research leadership.
- Thought-leadership in one or more of the following would be an advantage: International Relations, Policy Studies, Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies, and/or Political Theory
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Political Science
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree in Political Science or cognate discipline
- At least 9 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
- Excellent and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants
- Excellent and sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
- Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
- Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching
- A PhD degree in Political Science or cognate discipline.
- At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
- Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants
- A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
- Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
- Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching
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.
Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.
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Benefits
The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
