Job vacancies: Adjunct Lecturers in Philosophy

[Scott, Callum]

Dear colleagues,

The University of South Africa is advancing its Comprehensive Open Distance e-Learning (CODeL) tuition model by the appointment of Adjunct Lecturers on three year, fixed term contracts (cf. https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/About/Employment-at-Unisa/Jobs-and-careers). The responsibilities of the Adjunct Lecturers/Adjunct Academics in terms of Philosophy will focus upon various aspects of teaching and learning within undergraduate Philosophy modules. 

The undergraduate curriculum at the University of South Africa is comprised of the following modules:

• PLS1501: Introduction to Western Philosophy
• PLS1502: Introduction to African Philosophy
• PLS2601: Critical Reasoning
• PLS2602: African Ethics and Politics
• PLS2607: Philosophy of Science
• PLS3701: Theoretical and Applied Ethics
• PLS3702: Modern Philosophy
• PLS3703: Advanced African Philosophy
• PLS3705: Political Philosophy
• PLS3709: Advanced Western Philosophy

The minimum academic requirement for these positions is a Master's degree in Philosophy, although a PhD in Philosophy would be preferable. Foreign qualifications should be provided with SAQA verification.

Closing date for applications is: 7^th November 2025, and the date of assumption of duty will be 1^st January 2026.

Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

For any enquiries, please contact: Mr David Mulaudzi (mul...@unisa.ac.za) or Mr. Mohamed Sultan Beg (sul...@unisa.ac.za), to whom applications can be forwarded.

To apply, you need to do the following:

Access the application form on the link provided below. It is compulsory to fill in all your information on the electronic form and submit the supporting documentation via the link.

Https://forms.office.com/r/91BtmWvEEm 

Please take note of the supporting documentation to be submitted:

• A detailed cover letter indicating suitability for the position.

• An updated detailed comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

• Certified copies(within 3 months of issue) of the following documents:

    o All educational qualifications.

    o Identity document; and

    o Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant.

    o Proof of registration with professional body, where applicable.

The University values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.

Best wishes,

Callum.

Callum David Scott  D.Phil. (Philosophy) (Pretoria)  Professor & Discipline Leader: Discipline of Philosophy  Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology  School of Humanities  College of Human Sciences  Tel: +27 12 429 6207  E-mail: sco...@unisa.ac.za  ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5203-4320                               http://www.unisa.ac.za

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