Junior Lecturer/Lecturer M000728
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Involved in teaching and learning (undergraduate and post-graduate programmes); research which fits into the Faculty's focus areas; post-graduate supervision (where applicable); community service and tasks which relates to all above activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching and Learning.
- Research and innovation.
- Academic leadership and administration.
- Social Responsiveness.
Minimum requirements
- BA in Arts (NQF level 7) with English/Languages/Linguistics or LLB.
- An honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in English/Languages/Linguistics with experience in Teaching Language Skills to Law Students/ LLM in any field of Law.
- A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in an institution of higher learning (preferably teaching language skills to law students) as a Junior Lecturer.
Lecturer
- A BA in Arts (NQF level 7) with English/Languages/Linguistics or LLB.
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in English/Languages/Linguistics with experience in Teaching Language Skills to Law Students/ LLM in any field of Law.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in an institution of higher learning (preferably teaching language skills to law students) as a Lecturer.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Publications in accredited journals.
- Proven record of effective post-graduate supervision.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Proven expertise and experience in linguistics or in teaching languages at an institution of higher learning will be an advantage.
- Qualification in both law and languages will be an advantage.
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), as well as email, Internet and the electronic retrieval of legal sources. The ability to / experience in working with LMS and online teaching will be an advantage.
- Curriculum development .
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Language skills (as well as legal language skill) in order to function optimally in the different multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- The ability to work with large groups of people.
- The ability to accommodate multiculturalism.
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. T Mmusinyane, Tel No: 018 389-2957
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 16 February 2024
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. 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.
