Department Description
The Department of Political Studies, in the School of Social Sciences, enjoys an international reputation for teaching, research and public engagement. It is seeking to make a tenure-track appointment at the level of Lecturer. While the Department is particularly looking to build on strengths in quantitative research, public policy and African politics, applicants are invited to apply from all fields of political studies and related fields of social science.
The Department of Political Studies, in the School of Social Sciences, enjoys an international reputation for teaching, research and public engagement. It is seeking to make a tenure-track appointment at the level of Lecturer. While the Department is particularly looking to build on strengths in quantitative research, public policy and African politics, applicants are invited to apply from all fields of political studies and related fields of social science.
Brief Description
The successful applicant will be expected to have embarked upon a career of successful research, display commitment to teaching and learning, have experience with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and be able to contribute to the collegiality of both the Department and the School of Social Sciences.
The successful applicant will be expected to have embarked upon a career of successful research, display commitment to teaching and learning, have experience with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and be able to contribute to the collegiality of both the Department and the School of Social Sciences.
Qualifications: PhD in Political Studies or related discipline, plus publications in internationally recognized journals and proven teaching experience. Only in exceptional cases will appointment be considered of a candidate who has submitted a thesis but not yet had a degree conferred.
Duties: Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research supervision, a willingness to help build the discipline as well as service to the School, the University, the profession and the wider South African community.
Remuneration: A competitive salary with excellent benefits will be offered, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Enquiries only: Daryl Glaser (daryl.glaser@wits.ac.za)
How To Apply
Submit a letter of motivation, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses)
Submit a letter of motivation, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses)
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job”
External applicants are invited to apply, by registering profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Closing Date: 31st October 2014
Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
