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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.

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Professor Fhatuwani Nixwell Mudau is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. Professor Mudau possesses a BSc in Agric (Crop Science) from the University of Venda in 1996.
ukzn.ac.za • Pietermaritzburg • Westville • Pinetown • Durban • Higher Education

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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES,

PROFESSOR,

HISTORICAL STUDIES,

SCHOOL OF ARTS,

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS,

REFERENCE NO.: SA06/2026.

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 undergraduates and postgraduates. The Incumbent will co-ordinate and lecture modules in Historical Studies, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The successful candidate will supervise postgraduate students, actively particate in community engagement/ academic citizenship. S/he will be serving in various leadership roles within the university. The incumbent will also be expected to engage with curriculum development and s/he will play a leading role in teaching and research in the History discipline, specifically in Historical Studies.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: History

Minimum requirements

  • A PhD degreein Historical Studies, or related discipline
  • At least 9 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 Prof N Hlongwa, 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

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

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