Associate Professor in Kiswahili
University of Kwazulu-Natal · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 28 October 2026
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- The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of South Africa's leading universities and ranks among the top 500 universities globally. Within the University's College of Humanities, the School of Arts has a well-established research profile and a substantial community of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- The African Languages Discipline seeks to employ dedicated individuals who will co-ordinate and lecture modules in Kiswahili, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, will supervise postgraduate students.
- The position requires an academic who is willing to engage with curriculum development and delivery and who will play a leading role in teaching and research in the African languages discipline.
- The incumbent will report to the Head of the Discipline: African Languages.
Minimum requirements
- A Doctoral degree in Kiswahili language.
- At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry.
- Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
- Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants
- A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD levels.
- Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline of African languages, with special reference to Kiswahili.
- 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.