nGAP Lecturer: Setswana(P003213) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning.:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning
• Taking part in the research activities of the subject group while proceeding with own research to improve your standing in the academic field.
• Teach Setswana undergraduate and honours module content covering the linguistic disciplines of phonetics / phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
• Preparation of study guides and subject material design/development
• Participation in Co- supervision opportunities within the subject group. Preference will be given to candidates who can supervise creative writing projects in Sesotho.
• General Module Administration

Research

• Completing a PhD in a relevant field within 4 years of appointment.
• Peer-reviewing research articles and scholarly book contributions.
• Co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.

Management and University service:

• Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
• Involvement is subject group, school, and faculty specific committees.

Community Engagement:

• Participate in individual community projects and school projects.

Minimum requirements

• All Applicants should ensure the minimum requirements below are indicated on their C.V’s.
• MA degree in Setswana with a focus on descriptive linguistics i.e phonetics, phonology and/ or morphosyntax.
• The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application- attach transcript.
• CV to provide clear evidence teaching assistance experience at university (minimum 1-2 years)
• Excellent Language Competence in Setswana- Candidate will be expected to teach in Setswana.
• Upon Appointment the candidate will be required to register for a PhD in Setswana descriptive linguistics i.e phonetics, phonology and/ or morphosyntax
• N.B (If candidate is already registered for a PhD in a different field please indicate in your application if you will be willing to change the field of study and focus on the expected requirement). 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or English literary/writers’ societies)
• Experience in research and teaching in Setswana linguistics.