Lecturer nGAP (P003213) Setswana
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning.:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning
- Taking part in the research activities of the subject group while proceeding with own research to improve your standing in the academic field.
- Teach Setswana undergraduate and honours module content covering the linguistic disciplines of phonetics / phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
- 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
- An MA degree (NQF level 9) in Setswana with a focus on linguistics. 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.
- A minimum of 1 year teaching assistance experience at a university.
- Excellent Language Competence in Setswana
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or English literary/writers’ societies)
- Experience in research and teaching in Setswana linguistics.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent Language Competence in Setswana.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Setswana.
- Excellent level of computer literacy, including MS Office.
- Experience in using Learning Management Systems
- Ability to teach and assess Setswana undergraduate and honours module content covering the linguistic disciplines of phonetics / phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
- Ability and willingness to undertake research, either individually (under the supervision of a mentor) or as part of a team.
- Ability and willingness to write up, present and publish research results in academic journals.
- Ability and willingness to do in-person teaching at the Potchefstroom campus during scheduled class times.
- Ability and willingness to consult with students about course content.
- Excellent level of computer literacy and willingness to learn to use the online learning management system (eFundi or a new system).
- Ability to manage assessment marks in a spread sheet.
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: Prof Rigardt Pretorius: Rigardt.Pretorious@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.