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

Minimum Requirement

Senior Lecturer (SL): 

•  Hold a PhD/Doctorate in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature), with a minimum of 5 years of relevant research and lecturing experience, along with 5 years of academic management and leadership experience.

Research:

•  Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of:
•  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.

Teaching:

•  Provide evidence of teaching English Language
• (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature) modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as evidence of postgraduate supervision;
•  Contributions to curriculum development; 
•  Design of learning materials; 
•  Innovative pedagogy; 
•  Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance requirements.
•  Evidence of national and/or international collaboration within the English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature) fraternity.
•  Student and junior staff mentoring; 
•  Formal participation in teaching and learning development courses;   Student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching;  Demonstrate the ability to teach across subjects.

Community:

•  Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes;
•  Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education;
•  Community engagement activities;
•  Movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; 
•  External examining/ moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and/or PG levels.

Lecturer (L):

• Hold a Master's in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature).  Show evidence of registration for a doctorate/PhD.  Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant research and lecturing experience.

Research 

• Demonstrate evidence in the form of:
• Publications in DHET accredited journals, etc.; 
•  Peer-reviewed conference proceedings that contain substantially complete papers that have the potential to be submitted for publication.

Teaching

•  Has relevant teaching experience in English Language (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature) modules at undergraduate, and/or postgraduate levels.
•  Have a good academic record;
•  Demonstrate a willingness to develop teaching capacity; 
•  Be able to reflect on a personal teaching and learning philosophy;
•  Evidence of Hons degree proposal supervision;
•  Highlight evidence of collaboration within the English Language
• (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Literature) fraternity;
•  Demonstrate a willingness to develop teaching capacity and the ability to reflect on teaching and learning.

Community: 

•  Involved in discipline or departmental official activities and processes;
•  Active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education; 
•  Community engagement activities;
•  External examining/moderating at other higher education institutions at UG and PG levels

Recommendation

• 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, good organisational and planning skills.
• Hold an NRF rating OR demonstrate potential for obtaining and NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Expected to teach undergraduate and post graduate modules.
•  Teaching of relevant subject content 
•  Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues
•  Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching
•  The professional preparation of teaching media
•  The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks
•  Research and selection of suitable reference material to  supplement textbooks
•  The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully
•  The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance
•  Apply appropriate assessment methods
•  External examining and invitations to teach externally
•  Act as a study leader
•  Conduct appropriate research
•  Publish research results
•  Keep abreast of professional literature
•  Contribute to community engagement initiatives
•  Integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum Report on own involvement in professional, industry and/or community activities
•  Contributes to curriculum development
•  Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements
•  Review assessment methods 
•  Identify students at risk timeously
•  Develop intervention strategies
•  Provide counselling to students
•  Monitor student progress
•  Make necessary referrals for students, where needed
•  Keep attendance registers Record student results
• Assist with the registration of students
• Supervise tests and examinations
•  Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE and academic administration functions
•  Participate in departmental committees
•  Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
•  Implement appropriate interventions
•  Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation
•  Keep abreast of developments in professional conduct at SPU
•  Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments (where appropriate)
•  Engage in current professional development activities 
•  Attend conferences, seminars and workshops
•  Present research study papers at conferences
•  Develop relevant reports as and when required
•  Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

 Additional requirements

• Manage marketing of programmes and aspects of open/careers days
• Identify QA feedback mechanisms within the faculty/department Monitor the impact of QA recommendations within the faculty/department
• Implement appropriate interventions emanating from the above recommendations
• Contribute to policy making
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes
• Participate in the review of teaching, research, community engagement and academic administration objectives
• Contribute to the development of academic related decision-making
• Act as programme leader, mentor and coach
• Management of tutor activities