Job Description

Listing reference:

ukzn_000652

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Education & Training

Job category:

University and Academy

Location:

Pietermaritzburg

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

Introduction

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The school has an active Information Studies specialization, with a vibrant postgraduate research programme.

Job description

The successful candidate should have academic training and research specialisation in Information Science/Studies or any information-related discipline. He/she will be expected to make a significant contribution in teaching, supervision of postgraduate students, develop new research concentrations and contribute through regular publications in the field. The ability to demonstrate multidisciplinarity in this field will also be essential. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to play an active role in the academic development of Information Studies, within the Discipline of Political Science and the School of Social Sciences, at large.

Minimum requirements

PhD degree in Information Science/Studies or any information-related discipline. Three (3) years working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline). Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level appropriate for the level Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

The School and the University reserve the right not to appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.

Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.

The University is committed to Employment Equity.

The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.

Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful

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