The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

 

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

 

Ad Hoc Lecturer (French)

2 posts – Pietermaritzburg

1^st February 2026 – 30^th June 2026

School of Arts

 

REF. NO.: SOA 11/2026

 

Applications are invited for two contract lecturer positions - both on the Pietermaritzburg Campus - to teach for Semester 1, 2026 (1 February 2026 – 30 June 2026) in French in the School of Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The successful applicants will be responsible for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, will participate in curriculum development and will assume the relevant administrative duties.

 

Minimum Requirements:

·       A relevant Master’s degree

·       At least 2 years of successful teaching experience at tertiary level

·       Evidence of experience and knowledge of teaching French as a second/foreign language

·       Evidence of competence in using online/blended teaching methods

 

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 . All applications must be submitted in the Academic Applications format, found at https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/

 

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Prof. Bernard De Meyer: demeyerb@ukzn.ac.za

 

Remuneration: The remuneration offered will be in accordance with UKZN fixed-term rates of pay.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 10 December.

 

The successful applicant is expected to assume duties on Monday 2 February 2026.

 

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and CV. The letter must provide details of the candidate’s fulfilment of each of the minimum requirements as listed above.

 

Please email applications to: Mrs Neereshini Chetty, School of Arts, Pietermaritzburg Campus. E-mail: chettyne@ukzn.ac.za

 

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