Job Title: Lecturer
Department: Sociology, School of Social Sciences
The Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences enjoys international reputation for outstanding teaching, research and public engagement. We are seeking to make two appointments at the level of Lecturer.
The Department is particularly interested in applicants with general knowledge of sociology and expertise in a range of subfields of sociology. The department strongly encourages applications from candidates who use theoretically innovative approaches to their research and have a high quality publication record, as well as who can teach and research across a range of sub-fields in the discipline, and including qualitative and quantitative methods.
Candidates must possess a PhD in Sociology or a related discipline; demonstrated research record, including publications in accredited journals and a proven teaching experience.
Starting date: 1 January 2025
Enquiries only: Professor Michelle Williams: Michelle.Williams@wits.ac.za Tel: +27 11 717 4433
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To apply, submit a letter of motivation, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).
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External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.
*The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities. WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf
Closing Date: 19 August 2024
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