Lecturer in Academic Literacy (Afrikaans and English) P000643
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The candidate appointed to this position will be responsible for the teaching of modules in Academic Literacy at undergraduate level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning and Higher Degree supervision
- Take responsibility for a full teaching load for Academic Literacy in English and Academic Literacy in Afrikaans modules (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 the modules 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.
- Candidate is expected to register for a PhD within the first 2 years of their appointment and complete the qualification within 5 years of their appointment.
- 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
- Applicable master’s degree in English and/or Afrikaans Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or General Linguistics
- Should have some experience in teaching Academic literacy in Afrikaans and Academic literacy in English at tertiary.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
- Membership of relevant subject specific societies and organisations
- Experience in teaching Academic Literacy or English/Afrikaans 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
REMUNIRATION
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 Freedom Makhathini on 018 299 4277 or Freedom.Makhathini@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw at Byron.Louw@nwu.ac.za or (018) 285 2304.
CLOSING DATE: 7 June 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.
