Lecturer M000737
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
An academic position where the incumbent will be expected to engage in T&L, Research and Community Engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
- Deliver high quality lectures and support to students.
- Set assessments and ensure students receive constructive feedback.
- Develop study material.
- Effectively and promptly assist students with queries and problems.
2. Research:
- Should work towards completing relevant next level postgraduate studies.
- Provide postgraduate supervision and study guidance (when needed).
- Write and publish research articles in accredited journals.
3. Community Engagement:
- Share professional expertise to enrich the community.
- Membership and/or involvement with relevant professional bodies.
4. Academic Administration:
- Keep class discipline and adhere to all the requirements for the administration of allocated modules as required by the NWU rules and policy.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Language Practice, Translation/ Interpreting, Linguistics, African Languages (preferably Setswana or Sesotho).
- A minimum of 2 years’ teaching and learning experience at university level.
- Applicant should be willing to register for a PhD.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- Accreditation with the South African Translators' Institute (SATI) for interpreting, translation or editing.
KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
- Excellent language and communication skills.
- Competence in an African Language (preference will be given to Setswana).
- Experience working as a language practitioner.
- Ability to use teaching and learning technologies and basic computer software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Student support experience (for example, SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring).
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 Paul Nkamta, Tel: 018 285 2895
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 17 April 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.
