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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (One post) - Department of Philosophy

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Dec 1, 2017

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Sector
Art and Humanities
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER (ONE POST) 

 

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in both mainstream and enrichment modules taught by the Department;
  • The supervision of postgraduate students;
  • Research at an internationally competitive level, appropriate to the post level and qualification;
  • Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
  • Participating in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research and community engagement.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT AT BOTH LEVELS:

  • A doctoral degree in Philosophy;
  • Tertiary teaching experience appropriate to the post level;
  • A proven research and publishing track record, appropriate to the post level and qualification which the candidate currently has;
  • Area of specialisation: The history of both African and Western philosophy as well as a proven ability to relate contemporary philosophical debates to a (South) African context. (For more information on this requirement visit the Department’s website at http://www.up.ac.za/philosophy).

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Appropriate language and communication skills;
  • Good interpersonal and mentoring skills.

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Competence in moral and political philosophical traditions of the Global South;
  • Experience in teaching big classes (300+) and teaching enrichment modules to students from other faculties;
  • Interest in developing and teaching enrichment modules in political and moral philosophy and/or biomedical ethics and philosophy of medicine.

 

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE: 29 September 2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof L Praeg, Tel: (012) 420 2326

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­30 November 2017, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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