Senior Lecturer P7/ Lecturer P8: English at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• A relevant Master’s degree NQF 9 in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature)
• At least two (2) years of teaching or industry experience at tertiary level.  
• At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal (not mandatory)
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level
• Excellent computer skills

Senior Lecturer P7

• PhD/Doctorate NQF 10 in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature),
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant teaching at the university level or industry experience.
• Evidence of managing a research program and some publications (seven or more) in accredited journal/s, as well as postgraduate research supervision.
• Relevant research and publication record as an established scholar.
• Research supervision experience at Honours, Master’s and PhD levels.
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional and/or community activities
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles at department and faculty levels.
• Excellent computer skills

Recommendations

• Preferably a candidate with experience in online/blended teaching.
• In your application, please specify whether you are applying for the Senior Lecturer or Lecturer position.
• Experience in programme and curriculum development/review.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and computer skills, and good organisational and planning skills.
• Hold an NRF rating OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.
• Show evidence of registration for a doctorate/Ph.D. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Relevant teaching experience in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature) modules at undergraduate, and/or postgraduate levels as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision;
• Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate modules, supervise and monitor student’s projects/dissertations
• Highlight evidence of collaboration within the English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature) fraternity;

Research

• Supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
• Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences
• Contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices;
• Highlight evidence of managing a research programme;
• Evidence of external research fund raising;
• Proof of citations ( e.g. Scopus H-index);
• Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial;
• NRF rating is recommended OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
• Involved in discipline or departmental official activities and processes;
• External examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and PG levels.

Curriculum Development

Student Academic Development 

Academic Administration

• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.