PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Academic Position at Full Professor level in the Department of English, 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:

1.      Teaching and learning:

·        Teach English Linguistics and Applied Linguistics modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

·        Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduate studies.

·        Be able to teach different fields of linguistics and applied linguistics 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.

1.      Research and innovation outputs:

·        Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.

·        Proven track record of supervising Masters and/or PhD students in English Linguistics and applied Linguistics or related fields.

·        Present at national and international conferences.

·        Publish in accredited journals

2.      Social responsiveness:

·        Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.

3.      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.

4.      Management and university service:

·        Fulfil management tasks and duties in service of the university as they arise (for example, subject chair responsibilities, serving on a Faculty Board or committee).

·        Demonstrate good organisational and administrative skills.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Excellent English language and communication skills.

·        Be able to function effectively as part of a team and relate well with colleagues and peers.

·        Be knowledgeable in the use of technology.

·        Facilitation of blended teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, team teaching, student evaluations.

·        Develop course material, assessments (formative and summative) and Assignments.

·        Perform administrative tasks when required, attend workshops, seminars and conferences.

·        Teach undergraduate classes and aid in the provision of postgraduate supervision.

·        Excellent level of computer literacy and experience with LMS systems, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office, knowledge and experience of computational tools in teaching.

·        Competent knowledge of English linguistics and applied linguistics.

·        Have good knowledge of different fields in English Linguistics and/or Applied language studies.

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. P Nkamta, 018 299 2895

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   Ms Innocentia Mphuthi, 018 389 2457  

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                        02 January 2026                                                                                              

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