Job TitleResearcher (2 year fixed term Contract) - Wits Centre for Diversity StudiesLocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameWits Centre for Diversity Studies (WiCDS) - School of Social SciencesDepartment DescriptionThe Wits Centre for Diversity Studies in the School of Social Sciences (https://www.wits.ac.za/wicds/ ), is an interdisciplinary centre that enjoys an international reputation for outstanding teaching, research and public engagement in Critical Diversity Studies regionally and internationally. The work of centre focusses on the construction of difference in conditions of unequal power relations, and how these constructions are co-constituted, reproduced, resisted, and reframed, using the framework of Critical Diversity Literacy. It now seeks to appoint a scholar to take up a two-year contract position of Researcher at the centre. The candidate must have research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations or research reports that utilize a Critical Diversity Literacy approach.
Brief DescriptionApplications are welcomed from scholars with a track record of critical research in dimensions of difference such as gender, sexuality, race, representation, cultural studies, (dis)ability, age etc, especially where these adopt intersectional and decolonial theoretical frameworks.
RequirementsThe successful candidate will demonstrate at least some of the following: A commitment to issues of difference, diversity and social justice A PhD in a relevant social science discipline Interdisciplinarity in training and approach A research track record of local and international conferencing and publishing in peer reviewed journals Administrative and project management experience Postgraduate supervision and teaching record Ability to write fundraising proposals Interest in networking and collaborative efforts Interest in conference/event organisation Ability to speak on topical diversity issues to diverse audiences and to the media Ability to compile reports Ability to peer review and participate in academic citizenship
Enquiries ONLY: Professor Melissa Steyn, Director, Wits Centre for Diversity Studies Email: melissa.steyn@wits.ac.zaDetailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyTo apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).
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Closing Date : 01 December 2024
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