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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

1 Lecturer post (Philosophy and Ethics Studies)
01 August 2026 – 31 December 2026

School of Arts

Pietermaritzburg Campus

Ref no. 16/2026

The successful candidate will be appointed to lecture/teach Philosophy and/or Ethics. The Cluster of Philosophy & Ethics Studies, in the School of Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal, prides itself in the high quality of its research and teaching. The Cluster seeks to appoint one full-time fixed-term contract lecturer at the Pietermaritzburg Campus that will complement or enhance the research and teaching strengths of the Cluster. Appointees are expected to teach Philosophy and / or Ethics Studies modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as actively engage in research. Modules to be taught may include: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, Normative and Applied Ethics, History of Philosophy. In addition, the appointee is expected to participate in administration in the discipline(s) and school, and be willing to take on leadership responsibilities where applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD in the relevant discipline (Philosophy / Ethics Studies).
• An active research programme in Philosophy / Ethics Studies.
• University lecturing experience in Philosophy / Ethics Studies.
• Teaching competence in at least two of the following relevant areas: African Philosophy, Epistemology, Philosophy of Law, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, Political / Social Philosophy, Theoretical Ethics, Applied Ethics, African Ethics, Professional Ethics.  
• A track record in academic administration and / or leadership appropriate at the level of Lecturer.

The short-listed candidate may be required to make a 20-minute presentation on a topic to be provided by the School.

REMUNERATION: The remuneration package offered will be dependent on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant, in line with UKZN remuneration for ad hoc lecturer level. Rates of pay will be per University fixed-term rates and official module (Handbook) approved hours for these academic duties.

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Prof. Gregory Swer email address: Swerg@ukzn.ac.za

The closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd June 2026.

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the following link:https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/ .  

Please e-mail applications to: Mrs Chantal Govindsamy, School of Arts, Howard Campus. E-mail: Govindsamyc@ukzn.ac.za

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