LECTURER IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE
Listing reference: nwu_000051
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 16 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: P000660
VACANCY: LECTURER IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
Job description
Teaching and Learning
· Deliver high quality lectures and support to students
· Set assessments and ensure students receive constructive feedback
· Develop study material
· Effectively and promptly assist students with queries and problems
Research
· Complete relevant postgraduate studies (PhD)
· Present research at applicable research conferences
· Provide postgraduate supervision and study guidance (when needed)
· Write and publish research articles in accredited journals
Community Engagement
· Share professional expertise to enrich the community
· Membership and/or involvement with relevant professional bodies
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
· Master’s degree in Language Practice, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics or relevant area of specialisation is essential
· Progress towards completion of a PhD is desirable
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
· SATI (South African Translators’ Institute) accreditation (for interpreting, translation or editing) will be an added advantage
· SATI (South African Translators’ Institute) membership will be added advantage
EXPERIENCE
· 2 years’ experience in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning is essential
· 2 years’ experience in Postgraduate Teaching and Learning is desirable
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
· Lecturing experience at a tertiary institution
· Excellent language and communication skills
· Competence in an African Language (preference will be given to Setswana, Afrikaans and South African Sign Language)
· Experience working as a language practitioner
· Ability to use teaching and learning technologies (such as an LMS) and basic computer software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good interpersonal skills
· Student support experience (for example, SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Laurinda Van Tonder
(018 299 4434)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dolly Lebepe
CLOSING DATE: 16 July 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon 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 the 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.
