Lecturer : Academic Literacy X 2 (V000125 & V000242)
Listing reference: nwu_001749
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 18 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES – SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
POSITION NUMBER(S): V000125 and V000242 (TWO POSITIONS)
VACANCY: LECTURER IN ACADEMIC LITERACY
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The candidate appointed to this position will be responsible for the teaching of modules in Academic Literacy at 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).
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning and Higher Degree supervision
· Take responsibility for a full teaching load for ALDE111 and 122 (and carry out related duties, i.e. marking, guided development of assessments and learning materials). Keep class discipline and adhere to all the requirements for the administration of ALDE111 and 122 as required by the NWU rules and policy.
2. Personal Research and Innovation and/or Creative Outputs
· Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
3. Academic Leadership and Administration
· Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as the arise.
· 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
LECTURER:
· Applicable Master's degree in English Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or General Linguistics
· A minimum of 1 to 5 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· Membership of relevant subject specific societies and organisations
· 1 to 5 years’ experience in teaching Academic Literacy or English Linguistics or General Linguistics or Applied Linguistics.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Fundamental knowledge of key issues in Academic Literacy
· Excellent English language and communication skills
· Excellent level of computer literacy and LMS development
· Computer skills, including MS Office, internet and email
· Knowledge of new and innovative teaching methods: e-learning, multimedia and classroom practice
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Work independently, but also as a team.
· Have very good people skills.
· Professional and ethical behaviour.
· Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.
1. 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.
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 Natalie Boyd on 016 910 3430 or
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulel on
0182994904 or
31827780@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 18 June 2023
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.
