LECTURER IN GREEK
Listing reference: nwu_000769
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 20 June 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHESFROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES AND TEXT STUDIES
VACANCY: LECTURER IN GREEK
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The position provides the school with capacity in the scarce field of ancient languages and also addresses succession planning, equity and diversity.
The person to be appointed in this position is responsible to teach primarily in the field of Greek (Koine and Ancient) and cognate fields like linguistics to undergraduate students in the relevant BA, BDiv and BTh qualifications. The person needs at least a qualification in Greek on NQF level 8 (master’s degree achieved with an average of 70%).
The position requires that the person to be appointed be familiar with recent developments in the field of Greek linguistics as well as teaching and learning of Greek (Koine and Ancient), and subsequently contribute to research in these fields. Evidence of published research will therefore be recommended.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in Greek (NQF Level 9).
Applicants’ academic average of 70 % is essential.
1-year experience in research output is essential
Please attach proof of results in your application.
DESIRABLE:
1-year teaching experience in a tertiary institution
1-year experience in guidance of honours students.
Membership of relevant scholarly societies
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Should function in accordance with the NWU teaching/learning and research policies within the faculty.
· Should make contributions to current subject knowledge on national and later international levels.
· The candidate should be able to operate in the multi-language policy of the NWU.
· Should be able to handle typical academic administration (meetings, marks, study material) effectively.
· Appropriate IT knowledge and skills, and willing to undergo further training in this regard.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to contribute to good relations among staff members in the faculty.
· Should be able to work in a team setup with regard to teaching, administrative duties and research.
· Be able to build a good rapport with the students and act as inspirational role model.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning
2. Research and Innovation
3. Community Engagement
4. Administration
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: Dr EM Cornelius Tel: 016 910 3594
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dolly Lebepe Tel: 018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 September 2022
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.
