Lecturer in English at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Literature and Applied Language Studies;
• Supervision of postgraduate students;
• A research record, appropriate to the post level;
• Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participation in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, community engagement and fundraising.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in English or Applied Language Studies;  
• A research record, appropriate to the post level – at least one article in an accredited journal;
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience at tertiary level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Recognition by peers and academic status as a specialist in the field, appropriate to the post level;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

The following will be a strong recommendation:

• A completed doctorate, or near completion of doctoral studies;
• Expertise in the fields of both Literary Studies and Applied Language Studies;
• Evidence of supervision experience and an ability to lead and mentor postgraduate students.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.