Lecturer(2058) at University of Western Cape

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in linguistics, communication and/or media studies as well as in a selection of the above-mentioned areas, and provide leadership and innovation in learning and teaching.
• Leverage their research to enhance the profile of the Department in relevant academic networks.
• Supervise postgraduate students in linguistics, 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 act as a departmental representative on faculty committees.
• 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.
• 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 learning material to cater to both modes at university level.
• Knowledge of developments in contemporary communication and media and mediatised platforms.

Recommendations : 

• PhD (or enrolled for a PhD) in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/African Languages.
• Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages (this includes Afrikaans). 
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of linguistics, communication and/or critical media studies. 

Key competencies:

• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
• Student-focused approach.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
• Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

Closing Date

10/8/2025