Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: IsiZulu at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in isiZulu.
• Design undergraduate and postgraduate courses in isiZulu.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the African Languages Department.
• Initiate, conduct, and sustain high-level research and produce quality research outputs.
• Participate in community service and provide evidence of engaged scholarly activities.
• Work in a team with members of the department and faculty.
• Perform general leadership and administrative duties related to the faculty.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or linguistics and literature (for a permanent appointment) 
• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or linguistics and literature (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or  linguistics and literature MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment). 
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent activities (seminars/symposia/colloqiua).
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. 
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or linguistics and literature.
• Proven experience in supervision of postgraduate programmes in African languages, relevant either in isiZulu language or linguistics or isiZulu literature.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national and international scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals. 
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in IsiZulu language or linguistics and literature. 
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.