Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Humanities
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The research project to which the candidate will be contributing, focuses on issues in contemporary African narratives such as nation and narration, gender and migration, exploring how a wide range of contemporary literary and cultural texts, published in the context of post-coloniality, globalisation and/or transnationalism, represent the lived experiences of Africans both on the continent and around the world. The project draws on various theoretical frameworks such as postcolonial theory, space and queer theory, decolonial theory, decolonial and postcolonial feminism, transnationalism etc to study issues in (and aesthetics of) contemporary African literatures. Given the complexity and wide range of issues in African literatures and cultures, potential candidates should demonstrate theoretical versatility so that they can explore different issues from different conceptual perspectives. The project focuses on stories from different parts of Africa, including Arab North Africa, which, arguably, has not received much critical attention in Anglophone literary studies
Minimum requirements
A completed Doctoral degree within the last five years in English/African literature or Postcolonial literary studies; at least 2 published academic journal articles or book chapters or conference proceedings
Submit: a completed application form; a detailed CV; 2 reference letters; a certified copy of PhD certificate; a copy of PhD thesis or link to repository where it is held; copies of publications or link to publications; certified copy of ID; a 2-page motivation on how the applicant can contribute to the research project
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Prof Phil van Schalkwyk (Phil.VanSchallkwyk@nwu.ac.za)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Naane.Mogotsi@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2025
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
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