PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Lecturing linguistuics modules, both in undergraduate programs and on honours level. The candidate will be expected to contribute to research and provide post-graduate supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Teaching and learning for contact and distance learning students in the subject Afrikaans (Linguistics) 

2.       Personal Research, Innovation and/or Creative Output

3.       Social Responsiveness and Industry Involvement

4.       Programme development

5.       Teaching practice assessments

6.       Higher Degree Supervision

7.       Administration and other activities

·        An Honours degree (NQF level 8) in Afrikaans Linguistics and Methodology or relevant.

·        A professional education qualification (NQF level 7) in Afrikaans Language Education

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in primary or secondary school education

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

·        Professional registration with the SACE.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Competency in linguistics and methodology.

·        ICT competence and research expertise.

·        Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Critical thinking skills, the ability to handle conflict and the ability to function creatively and innovatively.

·        The ability to function within a team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Teaching and learning for contact and distance learning students in the subject Afrikaans (Linguistics) 

2.       Personal Research, Innovation and/or Creative Output

3.       Social Responsiveness and Industry Involvement

4.       Programme development

5.       Teaching practice assessments

6.       Higher Degree Supervision

7.       Administration and other activities

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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                       Prof Lloyd Conley on 018 299 1610

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:           Rouzen Slambert on 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                          12 January 2025 

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.

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