Phindezwa M.
Senior Academic Historian Lecturer
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Phindezwa M. is a senior academic specializing in historical studies, with extensive experience in South African higher education. Since 2016, she has been a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Western Cape, designing and delivering curricula on topics such as gender, colonial and postcolonial Africa, and experimental history writing. Her background includes teaching in Art History and Visual Culture at Rhodes University and postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Fort Hare and University of the Western Cape. She is a co-editor for Kronos: Southern African Histories and editorial board member for Social Dynamics and Modern Africa: Politics, History and Society. Her robust publication record spans archival research, visual arts, heritage, and research ethics. Phindezwa M. is recognized for her contributions to student research supervision, examination, and academic journal editing within the humanities and social sciences sector.
Experience
Senior Lecturer
Department of Historical Studies, University of the Western Cape · 2016 — 2025Delivered courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels covering topics such as Gender and African History, Colonial and Postcolonial Africa, and Family, Slavery and Sexuality in the Dutch East India (VOC) World. Contributed to journals as a co-editor and editorial board member, and participated in various university committees, including the Higher Degrees Committee and Arts Research Committee. Organized the Contemporary History and Humanities Seminar to promote interdisciplinary research and led a weekly postgraduate writing group to enhance the writing skills of Master's and doctoral candidates.Senior Lecturer
Department of Fine Art, Rhodes University · 2014 — 2016Taught courses in Art History and Visual Culture for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Supervised research and served on the Selection and Recruitment committee.Post-doctoral research fellow
Centre for Humanities Research, University of the Western Cape · 2013 — PresentCoordinated reading groups and collaborated on producing articles for publication.Post-doctoral research fellow
Govan Mbeki Research and Development Centre, University of Fort Hare · 2012 — PresentAwarded National Research Foundation Chair in Social Change post-doctoral fellowship. Organized seminars for early-career scholars, prepared articles for publication, and engaged in lecturing within the History department.Research Intern
Govan Mbeki Research and Development Centre, University of Fort Hare · 2006 — 2009Conducted archival research, administered oral interviews, and performed fieldwork as part of the internship.Tutor
Rhodes University/ University of Fort Hare · 2004 — 2008Tutored undergraduate students in various subjects including Sociology, Psychology, and English Literature. Provided instruction in English for Professional Communication in the English Department.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (History)University of Fort Hare · — — 2012
- Master of Arts (History)University of Fort Hare · — — 2008
- Bachelor of Social Science Honors (Psychology)University of Fort Hare · — — 2005
- Bachelor of Arts (majoring in English Literature and Psychology)Rhodes University · — — 2004
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