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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

 SCHOOL OF ARTS

HOWARD COLLEGE AND PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS

AD HOC LECTURERS- Historical Studies and Cultural and Heritage Tourism

(FIVE MONTHS SEMESTER 2, 2026)

REFERENCE NO.: 19/2026

The School of Arts invites applications for ad hoc lecturer positions in the History Discipline, made up of two programmes, namely: Historical Studies and Cultural and Heritage Tourism.

 Successful candidates will be expected to deliver lectures in selected modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; prepare and conduct seminars/practical sessions; assist with fieldtrips, set and mark assessment tasks, assignments and examinations; and undertake consultations with students.

Where applicable, ad hoc lecturers may be required to supervise postgraduate (usually honours level) research projects and undertake any other roles that will be assigned by the Discipline Head in one or more modules offered in the second semester of 2026.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·       Masters Degree in the relevant programme. (PhD will be an added advantage)

·       Demonstrate excellent knowledge in subject area (such as a good academic record or relevant publications)

·       Experience and proficiency in classroom technologies such as Moodle applications

·       At least one year’s teaching experience at tertiary level

Enquiries and details regarding the post may be directed to the School Academic Services Manager, Ms Jacquie Whyte (WhyteJ@ukzn.ac.za) who will direct your query to the relevant academic leader.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 05 June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Completed forms must be emailed to the following administrator:

Ms Andile Mchunu, email Mchunua@ukzn.ac.za 

When submitting your application, indicate the advert reference number, the campus and specific programme you are applying for, e.g. Howard College Cultural and Heritage Tourism/ Howard or Pietermaritzburg Historical Studies in the subject line of the email, and on the application form, (application form can be downloaded from the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za).