VACANCY: LECTURER / JUNIOR LECTURER (P002237)
Listing reference: nwu_002239
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 8 December 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES: ACADEMIC LITERACY POTCHEFSTROOM
POSITION NUMBER: P002237
VACANCY: LECTURER / JUNIOR LECTURER: ACADEMIC LITERACY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
PEROMNES GRADE: A9/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
• The candidate appointed to this position will be responsible for the teaching of modules in Academic Literacy at the undergraduate level. It is important that the candidate has a research mindset and can be involved in the research that is done in the research entity - UPSET (Understanding and Processing Language in Complex Settings).
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
· Take responsibility for a full lecturing load of the Academic Literacy Modules.
· Adhere to all requirements for the administration of Academic Literacy modules.
· Guided development of teaching and learning materials for academic literacy modules.
· Participate in module related teaching and learning administrative activities in the school of languages.
2. Research:
· Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
· It is mandatory to register for a PhD programme or M.A programme within the first year of employment.
3. Management and University service:
· Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
4. Social responsiveness:
· Involvement in relevant community engagement projects.
· Involvement in research entity activities.
5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):
· Under health and safety law, each employee has the duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must co-operate with management, OHS officials, and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
Minimum requirements
Junior Lecturer:
· An applicable Honours degree in English studies, Applied Linguistics or any relevant field.
· A minimum of 0-1 year of teaching at a tertiary institution.
Lecturer:
· An applicable Master’s degree in English Studies, Applied Linguistics or any relevant field.
· A minimum of 2 years of teaching at a tertiary institution.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Fundamental knowledge of key issues in the development of Academic Literacy.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Excellent level of computer literacy and LMS development.
· Knowledge of new and innovative teaching methods: e-learning, multimedia, and classroom practice.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to work independently and as a team.
· Be self-motivated.
· Have the excellent administrative and organising ability.
· Be able to act as a mentor.
· Professional and ethical behaviour.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Freedom Makhitini Tel: 018 299 4277
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Vuyi Ramavhulela - Tel: 018 285 2304
CLOSING DATE: 8 December 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 2 February 2024
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.
