Senior Lecturer In English (V000246) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To teach English linguistics (specifically syntax and morphology components). To lead the linguistics “division” of the English subject group at the Vanderbijlpark campus in terms of teaching & learning and research etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teach English linguistics modules at both undergraduate and honours level. These include the various core linguistic subdisciplines, but with a particular focus on syntax, morphology and semantics.
• Supervise M.A and PhD students in linguistics.
• Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduates.
• Complete related administrative tasks, such as managing marks and monitoring student progress.
• Set and 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.
• Moderate assessments internally.
• Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.

Research and innovation

• Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages by publishing in accredited journals.
• Present at national and international conferences.

Social Responsiveness

• Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Corporate 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.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in English Linguistics or English Applied Linguistics.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching, learning and research experience at local or tertiary educational institution.
• A minimum of 2 published articles in accredited journals.
• Evidence of post-graduate supervision experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership of Local and/or International Linguistics Associations.

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 and assessments (formative and summative).
• 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 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Competent knowledge of linguistic theory and the application thereof in English linguistic analysis.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to function as part of a team.
• Professional work ethic.
• Ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
• Passionate and willingness to work with a variety of students.
• Adherence to deadlines.

Apply by: 11 December 2025