Lecturer M000156
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Academic Position at Lecturer Level in the Department of Literature in the School of Languages. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning modules, participate in Research activities as well as community engagement activities within the Faculty of Humanities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning:
- Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduates, be able to teach different genres of literature (poetry, drama, fiction and film) at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Have a record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision, have experience teaching and willing to teach a variety of literatures from early modern to contemporary.
- Have a good knowledge of African, world and contemporary literatures of the Global South.
Research and innovation outputs:
- Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
- It is mandatory to register for a PhD programme within the first year of employment.
Social responsiveness:
- Involvement in relevant community engagement projects.
- Involvement in research entity activities.
Occupational health and safety (OHS):
- Co-operate with management, OHS officials, and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, while upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
Management and university service:
- Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in English Literature.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience and proven track record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ research experience.
- Applicant should be willing to reregister for doctoral studies, conduct research and publish in Literature or related fields.
- Applicant should be active in research outputs and be involved in community engagement projects.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in the different genres of Literature (Poetry, Drama, Fiction and Film), willing to teach a variety of literatures from early modern to contemporary, and have a good knowledge of African, world and contemporary literatures of the Global South.
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.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Result-oriented.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Work under pressure & independently.
- Leadership qualities.
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: Dr. Malephole Sefotho, Tel No: 018 389-2845
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 16 February 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.
