Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: English Studies (Two posts) at University of Limpopo

Requirements:

• A PhD in English Language.
• Sound knowledge of paradigms in discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and second language acquisition will be an added advantage.
• Proven publication record of accomplishment in accredited journals (Minimum of at least 3 publications in DHET accredited journals for senior lecturer and 5 for Associate professor).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in successful teaching at undergraduate level,
• Supervision of a minimum of 2 MA students or 1 PhD student to completion for both posts students with a proven pass rate.
• Strong understanding of collaborative, ethical, innovative and effective leadership style and commitment to higher education standards
• Committed ability to promote the Departments mission and position to internal
• University constituencies and external stakeholders
• Understanding the challenges facing the Higher Education Sector

Duties for Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer:

• Teaching and Learning: Full involvement in all courses, design and curriculum development, updating material in respect of national and international trends, evaluations of lectures, lecturers and course material, maintains discussion class programmes, identifies at risk students and facilitates additional assistance, undertakes discipline related research.
• Research: Supervise honours, Masters and PhD students, manage involvement in research processes and oversees and participates in project teams working on research projects, participation in conferences, produce published articles/books/chapters in book (measurable research outputs in DHET accredited journals)
• Academic citizenship: Involvement in community engagement, takes an active role in professional organisations.
• Governance: Prepare course outlines and study guides, organise course files, deliver to deadlines, records of all academic activities, participate in departmental, school and faculty committees.
• Performance appraisal: Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments