PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Subject Group: Creative Writing in the NWU School of Languages on the Potchefstroom campus is looking for a candidate who can teach, assess, and research creative writing in English and at least one other under-resourced South African language.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Teaching and Learning.:

·        Undergraduate teaching and learning and postgraduate supervision in any of the creative genres (i.e. prose, children’s literature, drama, and poetry) in English. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach or supervise creative writing in any other under-resourced South African language.

2.       Research and Creative Writing

·        Individual research and creative writing outputs in accredited platforms or journals. Peer-reviewing research articles and scholarly book contributions. Co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.

3.       Management and University service:

·        Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.

4.       Community Engagement:

·        Assist in organising subject group and school community engagement projects.

Associate Professor:

·        PhD in an applicable field, including but not limited to Creative Writing, or Literary Studies in one of the under-resourced South African languages.

·        A minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing) or relevant industry experience (i.e. as published author, experience in publishing, or performing arts). Post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing) or post-doctoral experience. CV to provide clear evidence of standing, recognition and creative outputs appropriate to the level of associate professor.

·        Publications in accredited journals or creative works at a reputable publisher

Added Advantage:

·        Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or English literary/writers’ societies)

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Excellent communication skills in English and another under-resourced South African language.

·        Excellent level of computer literacy experience of online teaching and learning.

·        Successful creative writing (published by mainstream publishers), preferably prose.

·        Proven teaching and research guidance skills.

·        Relevant research and/or creative outputs.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Excellent administrative and organising ability

·        Ability and willingness to work as part of a team

·        Ability to self-motivate and work independently

·        Good interpersonal skills

REMMUNERATION:

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. Pieter Odendaal: pieter.odendaal@nwu.ac.za

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:               Mr Byron Louw

Tel: 27182852304

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                             31 December 2024

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.