1.    Teaching & Learning

·         Undergraduate teaching and learning and post-grad supervision, preferably with specialization in Afrikaans & English poetry.

2.    Research and Creative Writing

·         Individual research and creative writing, preferably with specialization in Afrikaans and English poetry, pre-reviewing of research articles and scholarly book contributions, co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.

3.    Management and University Services

·         Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the University as a whole, as they arise.

·         Participating with director of the ATKV School for Creative Writing of the NWU in presenting non-accredited workshops in creative writing, reviewing literary works on invitation.

·         PhD in Literature and/or Creative Writing

·         Senior Lecturer: 2 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing).

·         Associate Professor: 4 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing). Post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing). CV to provide clear evidence of standing, recognition and publication outputs appropriate to the level of associate professor.

·         Professor: 6 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing). Post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing). CV to provide clear evidence of a continued record of excellent achievements and publication outputs in relation to what is expected of a professor according to national and international norms.

·         Membership to relevant Afrikaans and/or English literary and/or writers’ societies

·         2 years’ experience in post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary and/or creative writing)

·         Excellent communication skills (in both Afrikaans and English)

·         Excellent level of computer literacy and experience of online teaching and learning

·         Successful creative writing (published by mainstream publishers), preferably poetry

·         Effective (proven) teaching and research guidance skills

·         Relevant and scholarly valued (published) literary researching

·         Excellent administrative and organising ability

·         Ability and willingness to work as part of a team

·         Ability to self-motivate and work independently

·         Good interpersonal skills

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.