Lecturer (1509) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Leverage their research standing to enhance the profile of the Department in relevant academic networks;
• Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Communication and/or Media Studies as well as in a selection of the above-mentioned areas, and provide leadership in learning and teaching;
• Supervise postgraduate Honours and have the potential to supervise Master’s students in Communication and/or Media Studies and in a selection of the above-mentioned areas in addition to mentoring students;
• Serve on a range of committees and contribute to some administrative duties at departmental level e.g. co-ordination of module or departmental representative on faculty committee.
• Establish and maintain community outreach activities in accordance with their speciality and consistent with the University's Institutional Operating Plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in, among others, Communication and/or Media Studies
• 1 Publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised output, commensurate with the position of Lecturer in a research-led institution;
• The ability to supervise postgraduate students (at Honours and Master’s level);
• Some experience in both face-to-face and online teaching as well as how to design teaching and learning material to cater for both modes at university level; and
• Knowledge of developments in contemporary communication and media and mediatised platforms.

Recommendations: 

• Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages (this includes Afrikaans). 
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of Critical Media Studies and/or Critical Theory.
• PhD (or enrolled for PhD) in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/African Languages.

Closing Date

11/6/2023