Associate Professor in Philosophy

Introduction

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES,

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,

PHILOSOPHY,

SCHOOL OF ARTS,

PIETRERMARITZBURG CAMPUS,

REFERENCE NO.: SA15/2026.

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 teach philosophy modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as actively engage in research and supervise postgraduate students.

The successful incumbent will be expected to have the teaching competence in at least three of the following: African Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Phenomenology and Existentialism, or Critical Theory. In addition, the incumbent is expected to participate in administration in the discipline and school, and be willing to take on leadership responsibilities where applicable.

The Incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Philosophy

Minimum requirements

• A PhD degree in Philosophy
• 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.

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 Professor GHM Swer, email: [email protected]

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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