JUNIOR LECTURER: ACADEMIC LITERACY
Listing reference: nwu_000046
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 12 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Other Sectors & Industries
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: P002673
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER: ACADEMIC LITERACY
PEROMNES GRADE: A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Subject Group: Academic Literacy in the School of Languages (PC) needs to fill this teaching position to deliver the necessary services to our students.
Job description
1. Teaching & Learning
· Take responsibility for a full lecturing load on the ALDE/A 111, 112 and 122 modules, related administrative tasks, guided development of learning materials for academic literacy modules
2. Research
· Improve qualifications to master’s level, contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
3. Management and University Services
· Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the University as a whole, as they arise.
4. Community Involvement
· Involvement in relevant community service projects.
Minimum requirements
· BA Honours in Linguistics / Applied Linguistics or related field
· 2 years’ lecturing experience at a tertiary institution
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· Membership of relevant body (example: SAALT- South African Association For Language Teaching)
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Fundamental knowledge of key issues in the development of Academic Literacy
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent level of computer literacy and LMS development
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent administrative and organising ability
· Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
· Ability to self-motivate
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Mariska Nel: 018 299 1037
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Dolly Lebepe: 018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 12 July 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soos as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
