Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in English and Literature at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this academic post is to teach English literature (and not linguistics) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Language and Literature. To particularly facilitate the teaching and learning processes, practices and research in the English Section and the department. Preference will be given to equity candidates.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Teaching and Learning:

• Facilitate teaching and learning for assigned module(s) to large or small groups using different teaching methodologies. Assist with the promotion of blended online learning

Research:

• Develop and implement own independent research programme
• Supervise the research projects of undergraduate and post-graduate students annually, assisting them to identify appropriate projects, write an acceptable and ethical research proposal

Engagement:

• To render service based on own knowledge and expertise in the discipline to colleagues, organizations and local communities

Administration:

•  Administrative duties as designated by the Head of the Discipline/ Department

CORE COMPETENCIES

 Demonstrated abilities to teach undergraduate students and supervise postgraduate students

• Proven research and publication record
• Ability to work with and contribute to a team effort
• Ability to contribute towards transformative curricula
• Experience in the use of embedding digital technology
• Proven record or potential for providing academic leadership

REQUIREMENTS

Lecturer level:

• A relevant Masters /PhD in English literature (not linguistics)
• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline
• A record indicating production of relevant creative outputs will be an advantage
• Experienced in facilitating learning and teaching of at least TWO years at a tertiary institution
• Produced at least TWO peer reviewed publications (e.g. articles, books, chapters) of quality
• Potential to/has acted as co-supervisor for postgraduate research (honours & masters)
• Evidence of research papers presented at papers at national academic & professional conferences
• Experience of use of digital technology for educational purposes is an advantage

Senior Lecturer level:

• A relevant PhD in English literature (not linguistics)
• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline
• A record indicating production of relevant creative outputs will be an advantage
• Experienced in facilitating learning and teaching of at least FIVE years at a tertiary institution
• Produced at least FIVE peer reviewed publications (e.g. articles, books, chapters) of quality
• Successfully supervised masters and doctoral candidates
• Evidence of research papers presented at papers at national academic & professional conferences
• Experience of use of digital technology for educational purposes is an advantage