Lecturer - Foreign Languages at University of Western Cape

• The department seeks to appoint an individual with relevant expertise to teach and supervise across the areas of Cultural Studies, Classical Cultures, Comparative Literature, and Language Acquisition in one of the department’s language sections (French, or German).  The candidate is also expected to contribute actively to the research and academic life of the department.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, Critical Media, Film Studies and Humanities, as well as Language Acquisition in one of the sections of the department.
• Design and/or revise modules in Language Acquisition, Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, or Classical Cultures, ensuring alignment with the department’s strategic focus and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities’ vision.
• Supervise postgraduate students at Honours and Masters level.
• Pursue research and scholarly publication in established and emerging areas relevant to the department.
• Serve on departmental committees and contribute to administrative duties (e.g. coordination of modules and representation on faculty committees).
• Actively participate in community outreach and engagement consistent with the university’s Institutional Operating Plan.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Foreign Languages, i.e. in Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, or a closely related discipline relevant to the department’s teaching and research profile.
• Evidence of successful teaching both face to face and online, as well as the ability to design and adapt teaching material for both modes.
• At least one publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised scholarly output, commensurate with the position of Lecturer in a research-led institution.

Recommendations/Added Advantage:

• A PhD (or evidence of registration or near completion thereof) in Foreign Languages, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, or a cognate field that contributes to the department’s academic and research strengths.
• Supervision experience at Honours and/or Master’s level.
• Evidence of research activity and potential to contribute to the department’s profile.
• Proficiency (speaking and knowledge) in at least one official South African language other than English, to enable meaningful engagement with Comparative Literatures and Cultures between the department’s language offerings (Arabic, French, German, Classical/Indo-European Languages) and South African contexts.

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 organising 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.

Deadline:14th November,2025