Senior Lecturer P7/ Lecturer P8: English needed at Sol Plaatje University
Job title : Senior Lecturer P7/ Lecturer P8: English
Job Location : Northern Cape, Kimberley
Deadline : May 12, 2024
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Minimum Requirement
Lecturer P8
- A relevant Master’s degree NQF 9 in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature)
- At least two (2) years of teaching or industry experience at tertiary level.
- At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal (not mandatory)
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
- Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level
- Excellent computer skills
Senior Lecturer P7
- PhD/Doctorate NQF 10 in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature),
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant teaching at the university level or industry experience.
- Evidence of managing a research program and some publications (seven or more) in accredited journal/s, as well as postgraduate research supervision.
- Relevant research and publication record as an established scholar.
- Research supervision experience at Honours, Master’s and PhD levels.
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
- Evidence of active participation in professional and/or community activities
- Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
- Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles at department and faculty levels.
- Excellent computer skills
Recommendations
- Preferably a candidate with experience in online/blended teaching.
- In your application, please specify whether you are applying for the Senior Lecturer or Lecturer position.
- Experience in programme and curriculum development/review.
- Good interpersonal skills, communication and computer skills, and good organisational and planning skills.
- Hold an NRF rating OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.
- Show evidence of registration for a doctorate/Ph.D.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Relevant teaching experience in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature) modules at undergraduate, and/or postgraduate levels as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision;
- Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate modules, supervise and monitor student’s projects/dissertations
- Highlight evidence of collaboration within the English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature) fraternity;
Research
- Supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
- Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences
- Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices;
- Highlight evidence of managing a research programme;
- Evidence of external research fund raising;
- Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index);
- Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial;
- NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.
Community Engagement
- Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
- Involved in discipline or departmental official activities and processes;
- External examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and PG levels.
Curriculum Development
Student Academic Development
Academic Administration
- Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.
Quality Assurance
- Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
- Implement appropriate interventions.
Personal Development
- Keep abreast of developments within your field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting
- Develop relevant reports as and when required.
- Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
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