Language Centre Facilitator: isiXhosa at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Presenting isiXhosa language proficiency modules and short courses offered by the Language Centre to students, staff members and members of the public through face-to-face and blended modes of delivery;
• Assisting with the development and review of syllabi, course material and assessments informed by innovative and appropriate teaching techniques (including blended learning materials) which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students;
• Performing administrative tasks relating to isiXhosa language proficiency modules and short courses;
• Assisting with training and mentoring isiXhosa language tutors;
• Assisting with the translation of academic and institutional texts from English into isiXhosa;
• Assisting with quality assurance (editing/proof-reading/revision) of existing isiXhosa academic and institutional translations;
• Translating and developing isiXhosa terminology for academic and institutional purposes;
• Ensuring the quality of existing isiXhosa academic and institutional terminology;
• Assisting with context-specific research to inform best practice in the field of second-language teaching and/or terminology development;
• Participating in the Language Centre's multilingual mindset working group and isiXhosa working group.

Job Requirements    

• A relevant honours degree or similar relevant qualification focused on isiXhosa;
• At least one year's isiXhosa language teaching experience in the higher education environment
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment protocols;
• Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students;
• Experience in translation from English to isiXhosa;
• Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to work in a complex academic environment;
• A proven ability to manage time and work according to strict deadlines;
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams);
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in isiXhosa;
• Very good understanding of spoken and written English.