Job Openings at University of Venda

Job Requirements

FOR APPOINTMENT AT THE LEVEL OF SENIOR LECTURER

• The candidate must hold a Doctoral degree in General or Applied Linguistics, with at least five years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Must have a minimum of five publications in accredited journals.
• A strong theoretical background in Linguistics is essential. Must possess strong administrative and workload management skills and the ability to deliver engaging and inspiring instruction.

FOR APPOINTMENT AT THE LEVEL OF LECTURER

• The candidate must hold a Master of Arts degree in General or Applied Linguistics, with at least three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or five years of relevant professional experience.
• A strong theoretical foundation in Linguistics is essential.
• Publications in accredited journals will be an added advantage.
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage workload effectively, possess strong administrative skills, and deliver engaging and inspiring instruction.

DUTIES

• Teach, develop, and review curriculum and modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to ensure academic excellence and relevance.
• Supervise Honours, Master’s, and PhD students, providing academic guidance, research mentorship, and scholarly support.
• Participate actively in research activities, contribute to scholarly output, and support the research agenda of the department and university.
• Engage in community engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with the institutional vision for societal impact and stakeholder collaboration.
• Contribute to the attainment of the university’s strategic objectives through teaching, research, innovation, community engagement, and academic citizenship.

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Requirements

LECTURER REF A966

• A Master’s degree in English Language Teaching, English Language Studies, or Applied Language Studies (English).
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Publications in peer-reviewed or non-peer-reviewed journals will be considered an added advantage.

Duties:

• Deliver high‑quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise Honours and Master’s students, providing academic mentorship and research guidance.
• Contribute to curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement to ensure programme relevance and academic excellence.
• Produce and publish scholarly work in accredited peer‑reviewed journals and contribute to the department’s research outputs.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives aligned with the university’s strategic goals.
• Integrate e‑learning tools and digital platforms to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.