PROFESSOR : POLITICAL SCIENCE(1POST)Minimum Requirements: A relevant Doctoral DegreeAt least 9 years experience in higher educationExtensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Political ScienceA track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of ProfessorPostgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of ProfessorEvidence of successful national and international fundraising for research.Recognition as an established scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, international keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).Added Advantages Qualification / courses in higher education teaching and learning / Recognition for teachingEvidence of professional and academic standing at national and international levelsEvidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.Evidence of national and international collaborationEvidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or researchResponsibilities:Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementationTeach undergraduate and postgraduate modulesMeet research publication requirements for the academic rank of professorSecure external research grants and establish research programsSupervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellowsEstablish institutional, national and international collaborationsProvide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staffParticipate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or researchContribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levelsASSOCIATE PROFESSOR : POLITICAL SCIENCEMinimum Requirements: A relevant Doctoral DegreeAt least 7 years experience in higher educationExtensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Political ScienceA track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Associate ProfessorPostgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters and/or Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Associate ProfessorAdded Advantages Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learningEvidence of successful external fundraising for research.Some standing as a scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and/or international levelsEvidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.Evidence of national and/or international collaborationEvidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research Duties:Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementationTeach undergraduate and postgraduate modulesMeet research publication requirements for the academic rank of associate professorSecure external research grants and establish research programsSupervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellowsEstablish institutional and national / international collaborationsProvide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staffParticipate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or researchContribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levelsClosing Date: 9 June 2024To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to: