LECTURER: ACADEMIC LITERACY
Listing reference: nwu_000166
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 12 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: NWU FACULTY OF HUMANITIES POSITION NUMBER: P000643 VACANCY: LECTURER: ACADEMIC LITERACY PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Subject Group: Academic Literacy in the School of Languages (PC) is in need of this full-time teaching position in order to deliver the necessary services to students. ALL PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
Job description
Teaching and 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; the setting of tests and examinations.
Research
· Improve qualifications to Masters Level; contribute towards the research output of the School of languages. Committed to focusing future studies and research to the field of Academic Literacy.
Management and University service
· Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university as a whole, as they arise.
Community Engagement
· Involvement in relevant community service projects.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
· MA degree in Linguistics / Applied linguistics or related field is essential (NQF 9)
Experiences
· 3 years’ related experience of teaching Academic Literacy
· 2 years’ experience as a lecturer at a tertiary institution
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES
· Memberships in SAALT (South African Association for Language Teaching) would be desirable
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
· Fundamental knowledge of key issues in the development of Academic Literacy
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent level of computer literacy and LMS development
· Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
· Ability to teach in both Afrikaans and English
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent administrative and organising ability
· Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
· Ability to self-motivate
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Mariska Nel Tel (018 299 1037)
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
CLOSING DATE: 12 September 2021
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