Junior Lecturer: Setswana (P000640)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
An academic position where the person will be expected to engage in T&L and Community Engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- To deliver quality lectures and support to students
- Set assessments and make sure that students receive feedback on time.
- Address student queries and problems.
- Develop study material.
Research and Innovation and/or Creative Outputs:
- It is mandatory to register for an M.A / PhD programme within the first year of employment and complete the qualification within record time.
- Involvement in research entity activities.
Academic Leadership and Administration:
- Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
Social Responsiveness (sharing of expertise and community engagement):
- Involvement in community engagement through CE projects and collaboration with necessary stakeholders.
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
- An honours’ degree (NQF Level 8) in Setswana, Literature, Linguistics, or a related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year lecturing or tutoring experience at a tertiary institution.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Registration for M.A or PhD.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Applicant should work effectively as part of a team and relate well with colleagues and peers.
- Applicant should be knowledgeable in the use of technology.
- Teaching: Facilitation of blended teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; Team teaching; student evaluations.
- Develop courses / modules; Assessment (Formative and summative): Assignments, tests and examinations.
- Deal with administrative tasks when required; Attend workshops, seminars and conferences.
- Handle large undergraduate classes and provide postgraduate supervision.
- Computer literacy - Knowledge of Microsoft package.
- Excellent Setswana language Writing, Teaching & communication skills.
- Good understanding of grammatical analysis and linguistics in African Languages.
- Good knowledge of Setswana literature.
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Onalenna Leburu, Tel No: 018 389 2226 or Onalenna.Leburu@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389 2457 or Mphuthi.Innocentia@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 15 March 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned 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.
