Associate Professor in Media And Cultural Studies x2

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 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• The incumbent will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Media and Cultural Studies, including curriculum development and review; the supervision of Honours, Master's and doctoral research; the development of an active research programme, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, external research funding and presentations at national and international conferences; academic leadership, including the mentoring of junior colleagues and postgraduate students; academic citizenship, community engagement, related to the discipline; and administration within the Discipline, School and College, which may include programme co-ordination.

• The Incumbent will be reporting to the Head of Discipline: Cultural Studies, Media & Fine Arts

Minimum requirements

• A PhD degree in Media and Cultural Studies or a relevant discipline

• At least six (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, with a career total of between 18 and 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters or books (or equivalent) in DHET/SAPSE-accredited outlets

• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants

• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at the Master's and PhD levels, appropriate for the level

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

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

The closing date of application is 13 November 2026.