Senior Lecturer: Sociology - South Africa
NMU
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the Faculty of Humanities at Nelson Mandela University seeks to appoint a suitable candidate at the Senior lecturer level in Sociology to contribute to the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, research, and community engagement activities. The Department has a particular interest in candidates with expertise in the intersection of traditional Sociology with the scholarship of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The candidate must have a good working knowledge of how IKS within Sociology speaks to concepts of society, gender, and health. The candidate must have a sound academic rooting in core Sociological Theories and Research Methods and show that they can contribute to innovative sociological research that expands or rethinks the conceptual boundaries of the discipline. The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to theorise and apply these in the context of the dynamics of urban-rural sociology, the real lives of people, particularly women and healthcare systems in changing African contexts. The preferred candidate will have a proven track record in carrying out learning and teaching demands in a high-pressure public higher education institution with the ability to handle large classes and associated administration, have professionally and successfully managed a demanding teaching load, and enabled the learning success of a diverse student body. The candidate will be able to contribute towards the Faculty strategy of Revitalisation of the Humanities as part of the intellectual repositioning of a dynamic and growing Department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate that they have a track-record of high professionalism, resilience, strong self-management, and the ability to think critically and innovatively in teaching and researching within Sociology. We are looking for a person who can work well independently as well as in a team within the dynamic context of South African higher education. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels Facilitate Africanisation and creative transformation of curriculum content at undergraduate and postgraduate level Supervise Honours, Masters, and PhD candidates with a particular preference in Indigenous Knowledge Systems and their relation to gender, society and health Conduct research, attend academic conferences, administer courses, and publish to improve the research profile of the department Active membership in and service to departmental and faculty standing committees Undertake administrative duties within the Sociology programmes and the department at large Facilitation of workshops, seminars, public lectures, and conferences. CORE COMPETENCIES Advanced knowledge of foundational areas in Sociological theory and Methodologies. Commitment to developing an Africa-centred Sociology curriculum Ability to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches into Sociology teaching and research Ability to teach, manage, and conduct assessments for large undergraduate classes Ability to facilitate teaching and learning via different online platforms Advanced experience in supervising postgraduate studies with a particular emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (and its relation to preferred fields above) Ability to work independently as well as co-operatively within an academic team setting with members that have diverse perspectives and differing academic approaches Professional self-management and the ability to operate collegially and competently within the complexities and challenges of the South African higher education environment Advanced administrative competencies Show advanced research and potential fundraising abilities REQUIREMENTS PhD in Sociology with a proven track record in Sociology teaching and research. Demonstrable track record in using both quantitative and qualitative methods will be an advantage Minimum 5-7 years of undergraduate teaching experience Proven research publication record in accredited scholarly journals including two publications in internationally recognised journals. Proven record of successful supervision to completion at the post-graduate level Candidates will be required to furnish three references and may be required to undertake competence assessment tasks Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 22 March 2024.
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