Lecturer/Junior Lecturer (V000248)
Listing reference: nwu_002164
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: V000248
VACANCY: LECTURER/ JUNIOR LECTURER: SESOTHO
PEROMNES GRADE: A8/9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this position is to teach Sesotho modules on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, North-West University. The applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in linguistics and/or literature.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning
· Take responsibility for a full lecturing load as regards Sesotho modules, including preparing for classes
and guided development of learning materials.
· Related administrative tasks, such as submitting marks and monitoring student progress.
· Setting of tests and examinations, as well as marking assessments.
· Hold office hours for consultations with students.
· Attend meetings (with subject group, teaching team, and/or module tutors).
· Act as module co-ordinator where necessary.
· Supervision of postgraduate students (lecturer level).
· Internal moderation of assessments.
· Records management; maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.
2. Research and innovation and/or Creative Outputs
· Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
· Present at national and international conferences.
3. Academic Leadership and Administration
· Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise (for example, serving
on a Faculty Board or committee).
· Good organisational and administrative skills.
4. Social Responsiveness (sharing of expertise and community engagement)
· Involvement in relevant community engagement projects.
5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
· Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal
requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and
practices.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Lecturer
· An applicable MA (NQF level 9) in Sesotho, Literature, Linguistics, or related field.
· A minimum of 1 year lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
· Active involvement in research, as evidenced by a minimum of 1 publication in an accredited journal.
· Engagement in the community.
· Experience with postgraduate supervision.
Junior Lecturer
· An applicable Honours degree (NQF level 8) in Sesotho, Literature, Linguistics, or related field.
· A minimum of 1 year lecturing or tutoring experience at a tertiary institution.
. Engagement in the community.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent Sesotho language & communication skills.
· Good understanding of grammatical analysis and linguistics in African Languages.
· Good knowledge of African literature.
· Online and in-person facilitation of teaching-learning.
· Excellent level of computer literacy and experience with LMS systems, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office
and the internet.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Professional work ethic.
· Ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
· Passionate about teaching and learning, and research.
· Adherence to deadlines.
. Team player who relates well with colleagues and peers
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: Dr Johannes Seema on 016 910 3463 or johannes.seema@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 0182994904
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
Kindly take note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platforms will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the 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.
