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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

AD HOC LECTURER – FINE ARTS

July 2026 - November 2026 

SCHOOL OF ARTS

PMB CAMPUS

REF. NO. 16/2026

This is a 5-month contract lecturing post in the Centre for Visual Arts of the School of Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal.

The post entails teaching scheduled lectures for undergraduate art students registered for Fine Arts modules at the UKZN Centre for Visual Art, Pietermaritzburg Campus. Current undergraduate teaching includes drawing, studio work in various media, with projects, themes, and theory related to contemporary art practices in South Africa. The successful applicant will be able to teach practical, studio-based projects which integrate theory and relevant art history content with the practical aspects of the projects. 

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Fine Art

• Evidence of successful teaching in visual arts practice

• Evidence of knowledge, experience and practical competency in basic drawing and painting methods, and contemporary approaches to artmaking. 

• The ability and requisite theoretical knowledge to teach art history, and art theory as it relates to contemporary artistic approaches.

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Mrs Cathy Murugan at the email address below. 

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

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 5th June 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 e-mail applications to: Ms Catherine Murugan, School of Arts, PMB Campus. E-mail: muruganc@ukzn.ac.za 

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