Associate Professor in Applied Ethics
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Arts is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduates and postgraduates.
The incumbent will teach Ethics from a variety of perspectives across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as engage in research and participate in academic administration. The successful candidate should have teaching competence in at least three of the following: Normative ethics, applied ethics, management ethics, business ethics, development ethics, environmental ethics, or feminist ethics. Specialisation in business ethics and / or normative ethics.
The incumbent will be expected to supervise postgraduate students in Ethics, and be eligible for leadership roles in the school.
The Incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Philosophy
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree in Ethics or Philosophy or related discipline
- At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
- A sustained record of high-quality published research in the field of ethics appropriate for an Associate Professor.
- Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants
- Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students, including doctoral 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.
Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Professor GHM Swer, email: SwerG@ukzn.ac.za
The closing date for receipt of application is 13 November 2026.
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