Lecturer nGAP (P003214) Creative Writing (Sesotho)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning.:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning
- Preparation of study guides and subject material design/development
- Participation in Co- supervision opportunities within the subject group. Preference will be given to candidates who can supervise creative writing projects in Sesotho.
- General Module Administration
Research
- Completing a PhD in a relevant field within 4 years of appointment.
- Peer-reviewing research articles and scholarly book contributions.
- Co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.
Management and University service:
- Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
- Involvement is subject group, school and faculty specific committees.
Community Engagement:
- Participate in individual community projects and school projects.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- An MA degree (NQF level 9) in an applicable field, including but not limited to Creative Writing, Literature in African Languages, or English Literature. The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application.
- Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.
- CV to provide clear evidence of creative publication outputs appropriate to the level of lecturer.
- Languages Competence in Sesotho or Setswana
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- A minimum of 1 year academic experience in a Creative Writing/Literature Studies context (teaching assistant, part-time lecturer etc.)
- Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or English literary/writers’ societies).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: .
- Excellent communication skills in English and Sesotho.
- ·Excellent level of computer literacy, including MS Office.
- Experience in using Learning Management Systems
- Successful creative writing published by recognised publishers.
- Relevant research and/or creative outputs.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent administrative and organising abilities
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently
- Good interpersonal skills
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr. Pieter Odendaal: pieter.odendaal@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw Tel: 018 285 2304
CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2024
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.