Lecturer/ Associate Lecturer- Applied Language Studies (George Campus) (4713) at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, with a focus on professional communication modules

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The key performance areas for this post are to:

• Facilitate the teaching and learning processes, practices and research in the department especially in the fields of formal and applied linguistics.
• Use online blended learning tools in the fields of teaching and researching formal and applied linguistics.
• Participate in engagement within the university and wider community.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Develop local and globally relevant course and module content in collaboration with staff in the department and across faculties.
• Develop innovative assessment instruments.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publication in accredited journals.
• Perform administrative duties relevant to the portfolio.
• Coordinate learning and teaching and admin duties on the George campus

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core competencies for this post include:

• In-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of formal and applied linguistics.
• Experience in facilitating learning in the fields of formal and applied linguistics at undergraduate level.
• Experience in the use of embedding digital technology as tools within the fields of formal and applied linguistics.
• Linguistic lecturing experience of at least two years in higher education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to contribute towards transformative curricula.
• Demonstrated potential as a researcher.
• Excellent communication proficiencies in English (written and spoken). Competency in isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans is an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

• In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have:

Associate Lecturer:

• A BA Hons in Applied Linguistics or Corporate Communication (not Literature) relevant experience
• A Master’s in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics is recommended.
• Knowledge of formal and applied linguistics.
• Lecturing experience of at least one year in a tertiary institution.

Lecturer:

• A relevant Onours Master’s in Linguistics. (not Literature)
• Knowledge of formal and applied linguistics.
• Lecturing experience of at least two years in a tertiary institution.

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59