JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER IN ENGLISH EDUCATION - N002910, M000571 AND P000432
Listing reference: nwu_001332
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 9 January 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: According to the NWU scales for academic personnel
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
(POTCHEFSTROOM, MAHIKENG AND VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUSSES)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBERS: N002910, M000571 AND P000432
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A9/A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning
Teaching a variety of English modules within a multi-modal delivery approach of teacher training programmes at under- and postgraduate level. Expertise and experience of teaching English at school and/or a higher education institution are required. Supervise postgraduate students in English Language Education.
2. Research
Perform research in the fields of language learning and teaching.
3. Community Engagement and Service Learning
Active participation in the development of community-based research by adapting and designing modules for service learning.
4. Administration
Planning, organising, and record keeping as part of office and subject (module) administration in accordance with faculty’s teaching policy and close collaboration with the subject group (meetings
5. Work Integrated Learning
Active participation to operationalise the WIL programme at all levels
6. Extended activities of the school
Active participation in additional subject-related activities, such as organised academic camps and literature evenings.
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: Prof Kotie Kaiser at 018 299 4774
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Rouzenne Slambert at 018 285 2861
CLOSING DATE: 9 January 2023
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.
Minimum requirements
- Junior lecturer - Honours degree in English Language or English Language teaching or relevant to English language with a strong focus on linguistics and literature
- Lecturer – Master’s degree in English Language or English Language teaching or relevant to English language with a strong focus on linguistics and literature
- A professional teacher’s qualification with specialisation in Language teaching methodologies / didactics
- 2 Year’s functional and subject related experience in primary and or secondary teaching.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· 1 year functional and subject related experience on tertiary level
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Subject knowledge: English HL and/or FAL
· Teaching skills: Language Methodology and Didactics
· Assessment competencies
· Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· High standard of work ethics
· Communication
· Able to work individually as well as part of subject group (team)
· Ability to create own structures, adhere to deadlines and work in a self-directed manner.