Senior Lecturer in Fine Art
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 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching of both art theory and creative practice. The incumbent will also teach and supervise in-person at the UKZN Pietermaritzburg Campus.
Undergraduate teaching includes drawing, studio work in various media, with projects, themes, and theory related to contemporary art practices in South Africa. The successful candidate will be able to integrate theory and relevant art history content with the studio-based practical aspects of the projects. The incumbent will also be able to supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students, with a sound knowledge of and experience in qualitative and artistic research methodologies, including Practice-Led Research.
The Incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Cultural Studies, Media and Fine Arts
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree in Fine Art or a relevant discipline
- Three (3) years working experience in Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry in Fine Art or a related field
- Evidence of current and sustained research and/or creative practice output appropriate for the level, disseminated through quality peer-reviewed, exhibited or accredited channels
- 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 Principal Investigator or as a member of a team
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
Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Prof M Stewart, email: StewartM2@ukzn.ac.za
The closing date for receipt of application is 13 November 2026.
All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
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