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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES LECTURER

FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT 01 February 2026 - 30 November 2026

THEOLOGY & RELIGION: RELIGION STUDIES

SCHOOL OF ARTS

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REFERENCE NUMBER: 03/2026

The Discipline of Religion Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal offers an exciting programme in the academic study of religion where the phenomenon of religion is engaged comparatively across and within cultures. We invite applications for a fixed term contract post at Lecturer level in the area of Religion Studies. The applicant must have expertise in Religions in South Africa and the broader African continent. The applicant must be an innovative thinker with competence in comparative religion and sociology of religion. Competence in digital research, research methodology, gender, social conflict and different forms of religious involvement in conflict situations will be an advantage. The applicant is expected to teach in the undergraduate and Honours programme and engage in research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LECTURER

·       PhD or substantial progress towards a PhD in Religion Studies, or a related discipline appropriate for the needs of the position.

·       Appropriate university-level teaching experience

·       Active research in an area of Religious Studies.

Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as the request for the job profile may be directed to Dr Beverly Vencatsamy, email address: vencatsamyb@ukzn.ac.za

No benefits are attached to this position.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 January 2026

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za Completed forms may be emailed to Masiza@ukzn.ac.za . Please state the advert reference

number in your subject line.

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