Senior Lecturer (Archival Programme)

Post Number 8026893 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> History Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 31/8/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Senior Lecturer: (Archival Programme)

Department of Historical Studies

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a research-led institution recognised nationally and internationally for its sustained contribution to democratic change in South Africa.

The Faculty of Arts & Humanities seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in a permanent position in the Department of Historical Studies. The Department is a vibrant space with an expansive cohort of postgraduate student and a record of innovative research and teaching in the fields of African History, Public & Visual History, Museum & Heritage Studies, Forensic History, Activism & Archives, Oral History, Experimental Writing.

This specific position is linked to the university’s archival programme (New Archival Visions) designed to support the activation and development of UWC’s research archives, and to stimulate public programmes in the new Archive Precinct. The position’s duty will be divided equally between research and teaching duties in the Department of Historical Studies, and archival development and activation.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Carry out research and publish.

• Contribute to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Supervise postgraduate students.

• Actively participate in departmental, faculty, and university administration.

• Participate in community engagement.

• Contribute to archival activation programmes with regard to important research collections.

• Contribute to collaborative processes with regard to digitisation priorities and the development of UWC’s digital infrastructure.

• Contribute to the development of institutional partnerships and internship programmes.

• Work with the relevant archive governing body (and related committees) to develop the long-term preservation plan, collections management policies, and human resource plan for the UWC archive. Minimum Requirements

• A PhD degree in History or cognate discipline.

• An established track record in research at the level appropriate to Senior Lecturer.

• Evidence of successful teaching, curriculum development, and supervision of postgraduate student work.

• An interest in developing a research niche and new areas of the curriculum.

• Proven expertise in engagement with archival collections (in terms of research, practice and intellectual engagement).

Key competencies:

• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
• Student-focused approach.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
• Experience or willingness to learn archival management software.
• Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

In your application, you should highlight your research and teaching experience, your future research plans and how you see them contributing to the department, as well as your experience with archival work and your potential contribution to the development and activation of UWC’s archival collections. Please attach a motivation letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and the details of three academic referees. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za. DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.