Professor: English Linguistics And Applied Linguistics M000703 at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Academic Position at Full Professor level in the Department of English, School of Languages. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in the Teaching and Learning of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, participate in Research activities as well as Community Engagement activities within the Faculty of Humanities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning:

• Teach English Linguistics and Applied Linguistics modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduate studies.
• Be able to teach different fields of linguistics and applied linguistics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Complete related administrative tasks, such as submitting marks and monitoring student progress.
• Set tests and examinations, as well as mark assessments.
• Hold office hours for consultations with students.
• Attend meetings (with the subject group, teaching team, and/or module tutors).
• Act as module convenor across the three NWU sites.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Moderate assessments internally.
• Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.

Research and innovation outputs:

• Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
• Proven track record of supervising Masters and/or PhD students in English Linguistics and applied Linguistics or related fields.
• Present at national and international conferences.
• Publish in accredited journals

Social responsiveness:

• Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.

Occupational health and safety (OHS):

• Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

Management and university service:

• Fulfil management tasks and duties in service of the university as they arise (for example, subject chair responsibilities, serving on a Faculty Board or committee).
• Demonstrate good organisational and administrative skills.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in English Linguistics and/or Applied Linguistics or related qualification.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience and a proven track record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at university level.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ teaching experience in different Linguistics fields (particularly Sociolinguistics, Applied Language Studies, Grammatical Analysis)
• Active involvement in research, as evidenced by a track-record of publications in accredited journals commensurate with the level of a Full Professor.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national and/ or international scholarly conferences.
• Applicant should be active in community engagement projects.
• Experience with postgraduate supervision.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

• Membership of relevant subject-specific societies and organisations.
• Experience with curriculum design and/or module design.
• A minimum of 3 years leadership experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent English language and communication skills.
• Be able to function effectively as part of a team and relate well with colleagues and peers.
• Be knowledgeable in the use of technology.
• Facilitation of blended teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, team teaching, student evaluations.
• Develop course material, assessments (formative and summative) and Assignments.
• Perform administrative tasks when required, attend workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Teach undergraduate classes and aid in the provision of postgraduate supervision.
• Excellent level of computer literacy and experience with LMS systems, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office, knowledge and experience of computational tools in teaching.
• Competent knowledge of English linguistics and applied linguistics.
• Have good knowledge of different fields in English Linguistics and/or Applied language studies.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional work ethic.
• Ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
• Passionate about teaching/learning and research.
• Adherence to deadlines.
• Team player who relates well with colleagues and peers.

Apply by: 2 January 2026