Associate Professor in Media And Cultural Studies x2

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 POSTS), MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES, SCHOOL OF ARTS, HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS REFERENCE NO.: SA04/2026.

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

• 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

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Prof M Stewart, email: ***email_hidden***

The closing date for receipt of application is 13 November 2026.

All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php

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Appointment to this position will on the 2018 Conditions of Service.

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.