Lecturer – Arts and Humanities -> Afrikaans needed at University of Western Cape

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Teach modules at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level in the areas and thematics of the current curriculum: Sociolinguistics, Translation Studies, Editing and Document Design. 
• Participate in research projects and curriculum design and develop a publication profile. 
•  Supervise Honours students and co-supervise MA students.
•  Actively participate in departmental, faculty, and university administration. 
•  Extend scholarship and teaching into community engagement.  

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Afrikaans Linguistics or a cognate discipline.
• At least one publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised output.
• Two to three years tertiary teaching experience relevant to Afrikaans Linguistics.

Added advantages:

• Registration for a PhD in Afrikaans linguistics or a cognate discipline.
• A research track record that leans towards Afrikaans sociolinguistic theory and research on language varieties.
• Evidence of successful teaching and supervision of postgraduate student work (including Honours research essays).