Senior Lecturer (V000132)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Academic Position at Senior Lecturer Level in the Department of Literature in the School of Languages. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in the Teaching and Learning of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, participate in Research activities as well as Community Engagement activities within the Faculty of Humanities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning:
- Teach English Literature modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. These include early modern literature and contemporary literature.
- Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduates.
- Be able to teach different genres of literature (poetry, drama, fiction and film) at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Complete related administrative tasks, such as submitting marks and monitoring student progress.
- Set tests and examinations, as well as mark assessments.
- Hold office hours for consultations with students.
- Attend meetings (with the subject group, teaching team, and/or module tutors).
- Act as module convenor across the three NWU sites.
- Supervise postgraduate students.
- Moderate assessments internally.
- Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.
- Have a good knowledge of African, world and contemporary literatures of the Global South.
Research and innovation outputs:
- Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
- Present at national and international conferences.
Social responsiveness:
- Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.
Occupational health and safety (OHS):
- Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices..
Management and university service:
- Fulfil management tasks and duties in service of the university as they arise (for example, serving on a Faculty Board or committee).
- Demonstrate good organisational and administrative skills.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree (NQF level 10) in English Literature and/or Literary Studies.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience and proven track record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at university.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in the different genres of Literature (Poetry, Drama, Fiction and Film).
- Active involvement in research, as evidenced by a minimum of two (2) publications in accredited journals.
- Proven experience in the presentation of papers/ posters at national and/ or international scholarly conferences.
- Applicant should be active in community engagement projects.
- Experience with postgraduate supervision.
- Have good knowledge of variety of literatures from early modern to contemporary literature i.e African, world and contemporary literatures of the Global South.
ADDED ADVANTAGES
- Membership of relevant subject-specific societies and organisations.
- Experience with curriculum design and/or module design.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent English language and communication skills.
- Good understanding of grammatical analysis and linguistics.
- Online and in-person facilitation of teaching-learning.
- Excellent level of computer literacy and experience with LMS systems, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office and the internet.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Professional work ethic.
- Ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
- Passionate about teaching/learning and research.
- Adherence to deadlines.
- Team player who relates well with colleagues and peers.
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 L.P Siziba, on 016 910 3533
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Vuyi Ramavhulela, on 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 30 August 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.
