Lecturer: English Education at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Languages in Education and General Education. 
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Engage in faculty research activities and produce research outputs in accredited journals and other outlets.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Languages Education in general and teaching English in schools (as a Home or Additional Language) specifically.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Synthesize knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
• Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
• Participate actively in the professional community.
• Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and PhD levels.
• Participate actively in leadership and administration on Departmental and Faculty level.

Key Inherent requirements:

• A PhD in Education on NQF Level 10, focusing on the teaching of English in schools (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9, with a focus on the teaching of English in schools (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Education focusing on the teaching of English in schools MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with the Teaching of English in schools as the focus of specialisation (attach a copy).
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with English as one of the major subjects (attach a copy).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities (attach evidence).
• Provide evidence of manuscript(s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals (attach evidence).
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international Q1-Q4 accredited journals.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.