JUNIOR LECTURER / LECTURER (M000737)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
An academic position where the incumbent will be expected to engage in T&L, Research and Community Engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING AND LEARNING
- Deliver high quality lectures in Translation, Interpreting, Editing and / or Audio-Visual Translation modules.
- Set assessments and ensure students receive constructive feedback
- Develop study material.
- Effectively and promptly assist students with queries and problems
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Share professional expertise to enrich the community.
- Membership and/or involvement with relevant professional bodies.
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
- Keep class discipline and adhere to all the requirements for the administration of allocated modules as required by the
RESEARCH and PUBLICATIONS
- Should work towards completing relevant next level postgraduate studies.
- Provide postgraduate supervision and study guidance (when needed); and
- Write and publish research articles in accredited journals.
Minimum requirements
JUNIOR LECTURER
- An Honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in Language Practice, Translation / Interpreting, Applied Linguistics (with focus on Translation / Interpreting / Editing).
- A minimum of 0 - one (1) year teaching or tutoring experience at university level.
- Student support experience (such as facilitation of supplementary instruction, tutoring, peer mentoring).
- Applicant should be willing to register for master’s studies.
- Competence in at least two (2) working languages (English and Setswana / Sesotho / Northern Sotho).
LECTURER
- Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Language Practice, Translation / Interpreting, Applied Linguistics (with focus on Translation / Interpreting / Editing).
- A minimum of two (2) years teaching or tutoring experience at university level.
- Student support experience (such as facilitation of supplementary instruction, tutoring, peer mentoring).
- Applicant should be willing to register for PhD studies.
- Competence in at least two (2) working languages (English and Setswana / Sesotho / Northern Sotho).
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Language Practice, Translation / Interpreting, Applied Linguistics (with focus on Translation / Interpreting / Editing).
- Competence in speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in at least two (2) working languages (English and Setswana / Sesotho / Northern Sotho).
- Experience working as a language practitioner.
- Knowledge of use of technology.
- For Junior Lecturer, 0–1-year experience at Undergraduate Teaching and Learning is essential.
- For Lecturer, 1-2 years’ experience at Undergraduate Teaching and Learning is essential
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Teaching: Team teaching, student evaluations.
- Assessment (Formative and summative): Assignments, tests and examinations
- Administration: Attend workshops organised by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL).
- Excellent language and communication skills.
- Ability to use teaching and learning technologies and basic software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, MS Teams and Machine Translation tools)
- Student support experience (for example, SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Result-oriented.
- Team player.
- Work under pressure.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Student support experience.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
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 PN Nkamta on 0183892895
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi on 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2025
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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