Lecturer / Coordinator at Stellenbosch University

Duties        

• Coordinating and presenting academic and professional literacies modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• Developing course materials that are driven by innovative and appropriate teaching techniques (including blended learning materials), and that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students;
• Managing all administration relating to relevant modules;
• Managing the budget for the module and the ordering of course materials;
• Liaising with faculties regarding academic and professional literacies courses;
• Training and mentoring facilitators in academic and professional literacies;
• Reviewing and refining syllabus and course materials, tests and other assessments continuously, and updating all of these, when required;
• Presenting ad hoc workshops and short courses on academic and professional literacies to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as to external clients where required;
• Performing context-specific research to inform best practice in the field of academic and professional literacies and for reporting purposes. 

Job Requirements    

• An appropriate master's degree in applied linguistics, second language acquisition or other related fields;
• At least three years' teaching experience in the higher education environment, specifically in academic and professional literacies;
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment protocols;
• Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to work in a complex academic environment;
• Experience in blended learning and developing e-learning material;
• The ability to manage time efficiently and work to strict deadlines;
• Evidence of teaching ability and fostering a positive learning environment for students;
• Computer literacy in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams);
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 

Recommendation    

• PhD or enrolment for a PhD;
• Commitment to continuous professional development;
• Knowledge of Stellenbosch University's learning management system (Moodle);
• Evidence of accredited publications in academic literacies, second language acquisition and/ or related fields.