Lecturer – Academic Literacy And Critical And Analytical Thinking Skills (2 Positions) P000639 & P000657 at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Take responsibility for the teaching of Academic Literacy and/or Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills
• Carry out related duties, i.e. marking, guided development of assessments and learning materials.
• Keep class discipline and adhere to all the requirements for the administration of the modules as required by the NWU rules and policy.

Research:

• Contribute towards the research output of the Centre for Literacy Studies and the assigned research entity.

Academic Leadership And Administration:

• Fulfil management tasks and duties in service of the university as they arise.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.

Community Engagement:

• Involvement in community service projects.

Occupational Health And Safety:

• Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Afrikaans or English Linguistics or Applied Linguistics or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ lecturing experience. 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Fundamental knowledge of the fields of Academic Literacy and Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills.
• Excellent Afrikaans and English language and communication skills.
• Excellent level of computer literacy (MS Office, internet, email)
• Excellent level of LMS development.
• Knowledge of new and innovative teaching methods: e-learning, multimedia and classroom practice.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional work ethic.
• Student support experience (e.g. SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring).
• Passionate about language teaching and learning.

CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026