JUNIOR LECTURER (V000347)
Listing reference: nwu_001926
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: V000347
POSITION: JUNIOR LECTURER: ENGLISH FOR EDUCATION
PEROMNES GRADE: A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Providing quality service regarding teaching and learning, research and innovation, and community engagement and commercialisation activities within the Subject Group: English for Education.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning.
· Teaching a variety of English modules within a multi-modal delivery approach of teacher training programmes at under- and postgraduate level.
· Expertise and experience in teaching English at school and/or a higher education institution are required.
· Supervise postgraduate students in English Language Education.
2. Research.
· Perform research in the fields of language learning and teaching.
3. Community Engagement and Service Learning.
· Active participation in the development of community-based research by adapting and designing modules for service learning.
4. Administration.
· Planning organising, and record keeping as part of office and subject (module) administration in accordance with faculty’s teaching policy and
close collaboration with the subject group (meetings)
5. Work Integrated Leaning.
· Active participation in order to operationalise the WIL programme at all levels.
6. Extended activities of the school.
· Active participation in additional subject-related activities, such as organised academic camps and literature evenings.
Minimum requirements
· A professional Education qualification with a focus on Language teaching methodologies / didactics (NQF Level 7).
· An honours degree in English Language or English Language teaching or relevant to English language with a strong focus on Linguistics and Literature (NQF Level 8).
· Registration with SACE may serve as a recommendation, but it’s not compulsory.
EXPERIENCE:
· A minimum of 1 year teaching experience in a Primary and/or Secondary school setting
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· Tertiary teaching experience may serve as a recommendation but is not compulsory.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Subject knowledge: English HL and/or FAL.
· Teaching skills: Language Methodology and Didactics.
· Assessment competencies.
· Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· High standard of work ethics.
· Good communication skills.
· Able to work individually as well as part of subject group (team).
· Ability to create own structures, adhere to deadlines and work in a self-directed manner.
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. Kotie Kaiser on 018 299 4774
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 11 August 2023
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.
