Lecturer P001249
Listing reference: nwu_001675
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 27 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
POSITION NUMBER: P001249
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
NWU Potchefstroom campus seeks to appoint one new member of staff (Lecturer) to assume teaching who can teach Academic Literacy in both Afrikaans and English.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching
- Teaching of undergraduate Academic Literacy components and associated work, such as creating and marking assessments and doing material development.
Academic Leadership and Administration
Personal Research
Social responsiveness (sharing of expertise and community engagement)
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate must
- be able to teach Academic Literacy in Afrikaans and English at first year level.
- have obtained a high mark for undergraduate modules equivalent to those they will be expected to teach
- be able to do proper time management
- be available for student consultation on module content
- be able do in-person teaching at the Potchefstroom campus during the scheduled class times
- be able to work with marks spreadsheets
- liaise with the cross-campus teaching team
- be prepared to learn how to use the Learning Management System (Sakai based – eFundi)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate must
- be able to create a positive learning environment
- be able to work well in a team
- be punctual and able to adhere to strict deadlines
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Applied Linguistics or related field with Afrikaans or English with a focus on Applied Linguistics OR related field with Afrikaans on 3rd year level or higher and English at a 3rd year level or higher.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching/marking Academic Literacy or English for Specific Purposes or Language for Specific Purposes or Practical language subjects.
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Henk Louw on 018 299 1049
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: As soon as possible
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
