Lecturer (Political Sciences) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in Political Sciences and/or International Relations;
• The supervision of postgraduate students;
• Research at an internationally competitive level, appropriate to the post level;
• Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participation in the Political Sciences Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, community engagement and fundraising.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A doctorate in Political Sciences/International Relations or evidence of substantial progress towards the attainment of one;
• A research record, appropriate to the post level;
• Evidence of teaching experience at tertiary level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• A commitment to teaching and student success at all levels;
• Recognition by peers and academic status as a specialist in the field, appropriate to the post level;
• Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.