Senior Lecturer: Academic Literacy M000721
Listing reference: nwu_002141
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 15 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
MC SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
POSITION NUMBER: M000721
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER:ACADEMIC LITERACY
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The candidate appointed to this position will be responsible for the teaching of modules in Academic Literacy at the undergraduate level. It is important that the candidate has a research mindset and can be involved in the research that is done in the research entity – UPSET (Understanding and Processing Language in Complex Settings).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- Take responsibility for a full lecturing load on the ALDE 111 and 122 modules.
- Participate in all related module administrative tasks within the School of Languages.
- Guided development of learning materials for academic literacy modules.
Academic Leadership and Administration:
- Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
Personal Research and Innovation:
- Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
- Post graduate supervision.
- Participate in the research entities affiliated with the School of Languages.
Social Responsiveness (sharing of expertise and community engagement):
- Involvement in relevant community service projects.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):
- Co-operate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, while upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Applied Linguistics or related field with specialisation in English with focus on Applied Linguistics or related field with English.
- A minimum of two (2) publication articles in accredited journals.
- Experience in post-graduate supervision.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
RECOMMENDATION:
- Relevant membership with academic bodies or professional bodies (example: SALALS: Southern African Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Society).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate must:
- be able to teach Academic Literacy in English at first year level.
- have obtained a high mark for undergraduate modules equivalent to those they will be expected to teach.
- be able to time-plan.
- be available for student consultation on module content.
- be able do in-person teaching at the Mahikeng campus during the scheduled class times.
- be able to work with marks spreadsheets.
- liaise with the cross-campus teaching team.
- be prepared to learn how to use the Learning Management System (Sakai based – eFundi).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Practice professional work ethic.
- Have student support experience (for example, SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring).
- Have the ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
- Be passionate about language teaching and learning.
- Be a team player.
- Be able to work under pressure.
- Have Leadership qualities.
REMUNERATION:
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: Ms Sarah Matsetela, Tel: 018 389-2561
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel: 018 389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 15 November 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 January 2024
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.
