Job Details
- Expires 23 August 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: LSW15/177/0724
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: August 7th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Political Science
Lecturer in International Relations
Ref. LSW15/177/0724
The Department of Political Science is a dynamic, research-driven unit which strives for excellence in its teaching, research and postgraduate supervision. The Department provides high-level theoretical and analytical training in a variety of subfields of political science, with a particular focus on qualitative and quantitative research methods, public policy, political risk, conflict studies, comparative politics, South African politics, political behaviour, foreign policy analysis, global governance, political economy and international relations in Africa.
Job Description
Duties:
- Academic programme development;
- Teaching and assessment on undergraduate and postgraduate levels in international relations and cognate modules;
- Postgraduate supervision in international relations (with a focus on Africa);
- Publishing in accredited academic journals and presenting academic papers at conferences;
- Active participation in all departmental and Faculty activities;
- Academic interaction with wider national and international communities.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- A doctorate in political science or international relations;
- Experience in teaching at undergraduate level, specifically international relations in Africa and global political economy;
- Experience in supervision at the postgraduate level, specifically supervision at the MA-level in international relations in Africa and global political economy;
- A growing publication record in peer-reviewed accredited journals;
- Growing evidence of presenting papers at academic conferences;
- Proven academic planning and administrative skills;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Recommendations:
- Experience in postgraduate supervision on China in Africa;
- Knowledge of current developments in the fields of political science and international studies;
- Evidence of cultivating and participating in regional and global research networks;
- Experience in supervision at PhD level;
- An NRF rating would be an added advantage.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties:
01 January 2025
Closing date:
23 August 2024
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Nicola de Jager on 021 808 2414, or at ndejager@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
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