UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE VACANCIES

UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: POLITICS AND PHILOSOPHY
2025-05-26 - 2025-06-13
Fixed Term Contract
EC000693
Academic
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

RE-ADVERTISEMENT
The Department of Politics and Philosophy at the University of Fort Hare’s Alice campus seeks to appoint a self-driven Postdoctoral research fellow with a strong background in research on peace and conflict studies in sub-Saharan Africa.

Eligibility criteria and conditions are:

Doctoral degree not older than 5 years in Political Science, International Relations, or any related discipline.
Preference will be given to South African Citizens, women in particular, and holders of a South African Permanent Residence permit.
The appointment is for a period of 12 months and may be renewed subject to the production of at least two journal articles in DHET-accredited journals.
The annual stipend is R300,000 non-taxable and payable in four equal
Demonstrable ability to contribute to building the research profile of the
Willingness to relocate to the Alice campus of the University of Fort Hare

Areas of specialization:

Identity, citizenship, and conflicts in Africa
Nation-state building and regional integration in Africa
The politics of indigenization in South African politics

To apply for the above fellowship, submit the following documents to Postdocs@ufh.ac.za. and copy Ms. Babalwa Solani BSolani@ufh.ac.za

A letter of motivation
At least two drafts / proposals on any of the focus areas indicated
Updated CV with three contactable referees
Certified copies of academic / professional certificates (including SAQA certificates for foreign qualifications)

Closing Dated : 13 June 2025

For Enquiries please contact: Associate Professor Valery Ferim at VFerim@ufh.ac.za
Commencement date: As soon as possible

N.B.: This is a re-advertisement, so candidates who have applied before need not reapply.
This fellowship cannot be done remotely.

For more information please contact: Siyamthanda Sigodi

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: ECONOMICS
2025-05-26 - 2025-06-13
Fixed Term Contract
EC000695
Academic
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
University of Fort Hare seeks to recruit 1 Post-Doctoral Research fellow to commence by July 2025. This position will support the ongoing research activities in Macroeconomic with a special focus on regional financial integration, institutions, financial flows and growth with a special focus on the Southern African Development Community region.
The Bursary is valued at R300 000 per annum. The appointment is for a 12-month period and will be renewed subject to the production of 2 Units in DHET accredited journals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Doctoral degree in Economics or a related field obtained within the past 5 years
Applied knowledge of research design, good computer skills and experience with statistical software such as EViews, STATA etc.
Knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be added advantage.
Preference will be given to South African citizens, with a particular emphasis on women and permanent residents.

Closing date: 13 June 2025

APPLICATION: Please email the following documents to postdoc@ufh.ac.za cc Ms. Babalwa Solani BSolani@ufh.ac.za

Motivation letter, including a 1–2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
Proposal outlining planned research activities in line with the areas outlined above;
Full CV, including a list of research publications.
Full transcript of recent academic records and copy of doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant certificate;
Copy of ID document, or copy of passport in case of foreign application, and
Names and contact details of two academic referees.

FOR ENQUIRES:
Please email: FKapingura@ufh.ac.za

Note: This is re-advertisement. Therefore, those who applied for this position in the previous cycle are also encouraged to apply again. ◦ Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality. ◦ Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. ◦ The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic presentation of our workforce profile. ◦ The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

For more information please contact: Siyamthanda Sigodi

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: LANGUAGE &LITERACY (SCHOOL OF GENERAL& CONTINUING EDUCATION)
2025-05-26 - 2025-06-13
Fixed Term Contract
EC000694
Academic
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
ONE-YEAR CONTRACT

Two full-time postdoctoral positions are available in the Faculty of Education in the School of General and Continuing Education, Faculty of Education, at the University of Fort Hare (UFH), East London Campus. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain research and innovation experience at a Higher Education Institution under the mentorship of established researchers. The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, considering the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of one year.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates should have a Doctoral degree in Education, with a focus on Language in Education issues
Open to South Africans and foreign nationals
Preference will be given to South African citizens, women in particular and permanent residents.
Young and emerging scholars
Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFH for the duration of the fellowship.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFH and participate in relevant activities of the Faculty of Education, and the Department of Research and Innovation
In conjunction with the host as well as other members of the host school, co-author a minimum of 2 units per annum in DHET–accredited scholarly journal articles or chapters in accredited/credible commissioned book

The successful candidate will be required to conduct innovative research and obtain evidenced- based empirical data on Language teaching and learning in South Africa.
The postdoctoral research fellow shall reside in East London to access facilities at UFH East London Campus and participate in relevant activities

APPLICATION:
Please email the following documents to Postdocs (postdocs@ufh.ac.za). and cc Ms. Babalwa Solani BSolani@ufh.ac.za. On the subject line kindly write Language in EducationB
Motivation letter, including a 1-2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience
Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly output
Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certiﬁcate
Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants)
Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.

CLOSING DATE: 13 June 2025

FOR ENQUIRIES
Please contact Dr Manthekeleng Linake: Email: MLinake@ufh.ac.za and Dr Sive Makeleni: Email SIMakeleni@ufh.ac.za

NOTE:
Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality. Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic presentation of our workforce profile. ◦ The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

For more information please contact: Siyamthanda Sigodi

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: ENGLISH STUDIES& COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
2025-05-26 - 2025-06-13
Fixed Term Contract
EC000696
Academic
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
A full-time postdoctoral position is available in the Department of English Studies and Comparative Literature, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, at the University of Fort Hare (UFH), Alice Campus, South Africa. The duration of the fellowship is 12 months but renewable depending on the performance of the post-doctoral fellow as prescribed by the research office of the UFH. The fellow is expected to do research involving classroom interaction and learning outcomes in multilingual settings, as well as decolonial language pedagogies in the global south.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Applicant must have completed doctoral degree within the last five years;
Must have graduated with a PhD degree in Applied English Linguistics, English Language Studies
Preference is given to women, particularly South African Citizens and SA permanent residents
Must be a young and emerging scholar, and
Must have evidence of publications in DHET accredited journals (minimum of 3 publications will be an added advantage)

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Undertake independent research and participate in the research activities of the Department of English Studies and Comparative Literature
Publish a minimum of three (3) journal articles in DHET accredited journals per annum, and
Contribute to the research productivity of postgraduate students as well as the Department of English Studies and Comparative Literature

Closing date: 13 June 2025

VALUE OF THE FELLOWSHIP:
R300, 000 annual fellowship.
APPLICATION: Please email the following documents to postdoc@ufh.ac.za cc Ms Babalwa Solani BSolani@ufh.ac.za

Motivation letter, including a 1–2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience;
Proposal outlining planned research activities in line with the areas outlined above;
Full CV, including a list of research publications;
Full transcript of recent academic records and copy of doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant certificate;
Copy of ID document, or copy of passport in case of foreign application, and
Names and contact details of two academic referees.

FOR ENQUIRES:
Please email: SZhou@ufh.ac.za

Note: This is re-advertisement. Therefore, those who applied for this position in the previous cycle are also encouraged to apply again. ◦ Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality. ◦ Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. ◦ The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic presentation of our workforce profile. ◦ The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

For more information please contact: Siyamthanda Sigodi

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