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Lecturer: AVReQ

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Stellenbosch University

Heritage Studies · History · Social Sciences

Western Cape Lecturer Posted 6 days ago Ref LSW20/407/0926

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Heritage Studies History Social Sciences Lecturer Doctorate Degree

Job overview

Coordinating the Centre’s academic programmes
Teaching in the Centre’s programmes, including the MPhil in Violent Histories and Repair
Postgraduate supervision and student mentorship
Curriculum development and the integration of research into teaching
Research and publication
Contributing to securing external grant income
Participating in the Centre’s social impact activities, including public seminars
Administrative tasks associated with the aforementioned duties

Requirements

PhD in the humanities or social sciences, or in a relevant interdisciplinary field
Evidence of successful postgraduate teaching experience
Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision
Evidence of publication in accredited journals and/or with recognised academic publishers
Evidence of research engagement with one or more of AVReQ’s fields of work, particularly violent histories, transgenerational memory, historical trauma, critical heritage and questions of repair
Evidence of experience working in interdisciplinary teaching and learning environments, including familiarity with Global South perspectives and decolonial pedagogical approaches
Professionally proficient in English, and willingness to function in a multilingual environment

About the institution

The Centre for the Study of the Afterlife of Violence and the Reparative Quest (AVReQ) is an interdisciplinary centre in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University that focuses on the enduring legacies of violence and questions of repair. Its work brings together research and postgraduate teaching on themes including historical trauma, memory, cultural heritage and critical heritage studies, with a strong emphasis on decolonial thought and Global South perspectives. The Centre currently offers an MPhil in Violent Histories and Repair and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, public-facing scholarship and international research partnerships.

Job summary

LocationWestern Cape
Career levelLecturer
QualificationDoctorate Degree
Experience10+ Years
DisciplineHeritage Studies, History, Social Sciences
Closing date23 October 2026
ReferenceLSW20/407/0926

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How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su and must include:

A motivational statement or cover letter (maximum 1 500 words)
A full academic CV, with DOIs or links to publications and outputs where possible
A list of three contactable referees at Lecturer level or higher, at least two of whom must be external to Stellenbosch University

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a teaching portfolio or teaching statement (maximum 2 500 words) and to present a 30-minute job lecture on a topic relevant to “Violent Histories and Repair” followed by a Q&A.

For enquiries regarding this post, contact Prof P Gobodo-Madikizela on 021 808 4018 or pumlagm@sun.ac.za. For enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits and technical assistance, contact Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg) or sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za.

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Lecturer: AVReQ

Closes 23 Oct 2026

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