Senior Lecturer-Sesotho (V000151) (Re-advertisement) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Teach Sesotho literature and linguistics modules at both undergraduate and honours level.
• Supervise M.A. and PhD students in Sesotho literature and 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).
• Moderate assessments internally.
• Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.

RESEARCH

• 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.
• Attend COPAL meetings on matters concerning the development of African Languages.
• Evaluate a reasonable number of MA and PhD candidates, as opportunities arise.
• Evaluate a reasonable number of articles from different journals, as opportunities arise.
• Present workshops to Sesotho teachers.

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

• 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.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 

• Adhere to OHS protocols.
• Attend workshops of OHS.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Sesotho Linguistics OR Sesotho Literature or any related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in Sesotho literary or Sesotho linguistic studies) or relevant industry experience (i.e. Sesotho language practitioner or translation).
• Provide clear evidence of standing, recognition and publication outputs appropriate to the level of senior lecturer.
• Provide evidence of academic peer-reviewed publications in reputable and appropriate academic journals.
• Experience in post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution or post-doctoral experience.

 ADDED ADVANTAGES:  

• Academic associations membership.
• Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or literary/writers’ societies).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills in Sesotho and English.
• Excellent computer literacy and skills (including MS 365 suite, LMS).
• Development and delivery of online, face-to-face and/or blended teaching.
• Proven skills in teaching and research guidance.

Knowledge and understanding of the scholarship of academic research writing, including: 

• Academic integrity and prevention of plagiarism as part of academic writing scholarship, context and environment.
• Consultant management.
• Staff and consultant training, development of training material.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Passionate about language teaching and learning.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with a variety of colleagues and students.
• Professional work ethic.
• Student support experience (for example SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring).
• Inquisitive nature, focus on detail and good analytical skills.