Lecturer: Department of History

Job Details

• Expires 23 August 0 days left to apply

• Reference number: LSW09/184/0724
• Province: Western Cape
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: August 7th

Background to Position

Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of History

Lecturer: Department of History

Ref. LSW09/184/0724

The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a department with six academic staff members, focused largely on southern Africa, with research, supervision and undergraduate teaching at its heart.

Job Description

Duties:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in history;
• Postgraduate supervision;
• Active participation in the research, publication and teaching programmes of the Department of History;
• Handling administrative tasks associated with these activities

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• A PhD in history;
• Proven track record in teaching at least one history course/module at tertiary level;
• Track record as a history postgraduate (co)/supervisor;
• Proven research record: at least two published / accepted peer-reviewed chapters / articles in history;
• Relevant administrative / management skills;
• The ability to teach and research in a multilingual, multi-cultural academic environment.

Recommendations:

• Experience in public outreach and community history / heritage;
• Economic history;
• Experience in the history of the Cape;
• The ability to communicate in English and Afrikaans / isiXhosa / other African languages.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2025

Closing date:

23 August 2024

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Sandra Swart on 021 808 2390, or at sss@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

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.