Associate Professor in African Languages: Isizulu x3

Job description

• The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of South Africa’s leading universities and ranks among the top 500 universities globally. Within the University’s College of Humanities, the School of Arts has a well-established research profile and a substantial community of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• The African Languages Discipline seeks to employ dedicated individuals who will co-ordinate and lecture modules in IsiZulu, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, will supervise postgraduate students. The position requires an academic who is willing to engage with curriculum development and delivery and who will play a leading role in teaching and research in the African languages discipline.
• The incumbent will report to the Head of the Discipline of African Languages

• A Doctoral degree in isiZulu literature, linguistics, or any related discipline.
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry.
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants
• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD levels.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline of African languages.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching.

The closing date of application is 13 November 2026.