LECTURER – LANGUAGE PRACTICE P002248
Listing reference: nwu_000824
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 8 July 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: P002248
VACANCY: LECTURER – LANGUAGE PRACTICE
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
· The nature of the position is academic, so the person will be expected to engage in Teaching and Learning, Research and Community Engagement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Master’s degree in Language Practice, Applied Linguistics and / or relevant linguistics degree
RECOMMENDATION:
· South African Translators’ Institute (SATI) accreditation for translation, interpreting or editing
· South African Translators’ Institute (SATI) Membership
EXPERIENCE:
· 2 years’ experience in Teaching and Learning at an Undergraduate level
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Lecturing experience at a tertiary institution
· Excellent language and communication skills
· Competence in a South African Language (preference will be given to Setswana and Sesotho as official languages of the university)
· Ability to use teaching and learning technologies (such as an LMS) and basic computer software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
· Focus of degree or postgraduate research (honour’s research essay or master’s degree) needs to be language practice related (i.e. translation, editing, interpreting, lexicography)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good interpersonal skills
· Student support experience (for example, SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring)
· Good time management skills
· Good administrative skills
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. 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
2. Research:
· Complete relevant postgraduate studies
· Present research at applicable research conferences
· Provide postgraduate supervision and study guidance (when needed)
· Write and publish research articles in accredited journals
3. Community Engagement:
§ Share professional expertise to enrich the community
§ Membership and/or involvement with relevant professional bodies
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: Mr Gene Mathey Tel: 018 299 1502
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Miss Dolly Lebepe Tel: 018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 08 JULY 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
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.
