Junior lecturer / Lecturer (P002287)

Listing reference: nwu_002696
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 7 June 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the advertised appointment level and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF LANGUANGE IN EDUCATION POSITION NUMBER: P002287 VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER PEROMNES: A9 / A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Junior lecturer / Lecture of text- and Sociolinguistics modules, both in undergraduate programs and on honours level. The candidate will be expected to contribute to research and provide post-graduate supervision.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching and learning for contact and distance learning students in the subject Afrikaans (Text- and Sociolinguistics).
  • Personal Research, Innovation and/or Creative Output.
  • Social Responsiveness and Industry Involvement.
  • Programme development.
  • Teaching practice assessments.
  • Higher Degree Supervision.
  • Administration and other activities.

Minimum requirements

·        Junior Lecturer: An Honours / Bed Honours in Afrikaans Linguistics and Methodology. (NQF level 8)

·        Lecturer: A Master of Arts/Master of Education in Afrikaans Linguistics and Methodology. (NQF level 9)

·        A Professional teaching qualification in Afrikaans language education. (NQF level 7)

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in Primary or Secondary school.

Added Advantage

  • Registered with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).

Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)

  • Competency in linguistics and methodology.
  • ICT competence and research expertise.
  • Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

Key Behavioural Competencies

  • Critical thinking skills, the ability to handle conflict and the ability to function creatively and innovatively.
  • The ability to function within a team.

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:                                        Prof Kotie Kaiser on 018 299 4774

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                       Ms Rouzen Slambert on 0182852861

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                                  7 June 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                                         As soon as possible 

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.

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