Associate Professor in Applied Ethics

Job description

• The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Arts is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduates and postgraduates.

• The incumbent will teach Ethics from a variety of perspectives across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as engage in research and participate in academic administration.

• The successful candidate should have teaching competence in at least three of the following: Normative ethics, applied ethics, management ethics, business ethics, development ethics, environmental ethics, or feminist ethics. Specialisation in business ethics and / or normative ethics.

• The incumbent will be expected to supervise postgraduate students in Ethics, and be eligible for leadership roles in the school.

• The Incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Philosophy

Minimum requirements

• A PhD degree in Ethics or Philosophy or related discipline

• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry

• A sustained record of high-quality published research in the field of ethics appropriate for an Associate Professor.

• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants

• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students, including doctoral level.

• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.

• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching.

The closing date of application is 13 November 2026.