Vacancy

Qualification and Experience:

 

• A PhD in Literature with a focus on Modern Literature.
• An M.A. in Literature with focus on Modern Literature.
• Extensive University teaching experience.
• Extensive research in the discipline as attested by publications in reputable journals.

Duties:

 

1. To teach Postgraduate and Undergraduate courses in African Languages and Literature including but not limited to:

– Commonwealth Literature;

– Gender Studies;

– Critical Theories;

– Film Studies; and

– Research Methodology.

2. To supervise and mentor Postgraduate and Undergraduate students, guiding them in their theses/ research projects and facilitating their academic growth;

3. To provide academic and administrative leadership within the Department;
4. To lead the development and production of course modules;
5. To mentor junior academic staff members;
6. To conduct research in the discipline and collaborate with Colleagues to contribute to interdisciplinary research projects and initiatives;
7. To undertake Administrative duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department;

8. To undertake Consultancy Assignments; and
9. To engage in Community Outreach activities.

 

Appointment Terms:

 

Local Candidates       

Permanent and Pensionable service after successful completion of two years on probation; 10% Recruitment/Retention Allowance, Housing/Housing Allowance and other benefits.

Expatriate Candidates

Initial Two-year contract with a possibility for renewal by mutual consent subject to satisfactory performance plus Gratuity, 10% Recruitment/Retention Allowance, Housing/Housing Allowance, relocation expenses and other benefits.

Application:

 

PLEASE INDICATE REFERENCE NUMBER OF POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Applications addressed to The Registrar, University of Eswatini, Private Bag 4, Kwaluseni Eswatini should be emailed to; recruitment@uneswa.ac.sz.

Emailed applications should consist of the following:

• An application letter;
• A detailed CV;
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts; and
• Names of four (4) Referees with their current email addresses.

Applications missing any of the above will not be considered.

                                                                                         

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to respond to each application individually. Should you not receive correspondence from the University FIVE (5) MONTHS after the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

 

 

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