The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in South Africa is inviting applications for two permanent Associate Professor positions in Cultural and Heritage Tourism. Based at Howard College Campus in Durban, the posts have an application deadline of 13 November 2026.

The positions sit within the School of Arts in the College of Humanities. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules, supervise research students, develop curricula and contribute to community engagement and academic leadership.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Tourism Management or a related discipline, alongside at least six years of relevant experience in teaching, research or industry. Requirements also include sustained research publication, success in securing external funding, supervision of master’s and doctoral students, national and international recognition, and academic leadership experience.

UKZN will give preference to applicants from designated groups under its Employment Equity Plan. Enquiries may be directed to Professor N. Hlongwa at HlongwaN@ukzn.ac.za.

Applications must be submitted through the UKZN Careers Portal. Candidates can locate the advertisement using SA05/2026 or listing reference ukzn_000968.