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Lecturer in Greek

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jul 7, 2017

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Sector
Art and Humanities
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')

Job Details

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

LECTURER IN GREEK

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

  • Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level;
  • Supervision of masters students;
  • Research at a nationally competitive level;
  • Organising undergraduate modules as required;
  • Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
  • Participating in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching and learning, research and community engagement.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • An Honours degree in Greek (Classical Greek/ Hellenistic Greek) with a  Master’s degree in Greek or a related/applicable discipline, e.g. Latin/ Semitic Languages/ Classics ;
  • Appropriate teaching experience in the applicable field of expertise;
  • Basic supervision skills;
  • Research outputs appropriate to the post level and/or applicable field of expertise.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Knowledge of Greek language (Classical and/or Hellenistic);
  • Knowledge of basic linguistic theory;
  • Knowledge of the background of the Greco-Roman world;
  • Appropriate language and communication skills

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • A Master’s or doctoral degree in Greek (Classical/Hellenistic/Biblical);
  • A proven research and publications record of accomplishment in the specialised field;
  • Competency in Hebrew, Latin and the New Testament World.

 

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 437 905 to R 579 726 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

 

CLOSING DATE: 07 July 2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES Prof P Botha, Tel: (012) 420 2742

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 August 2017, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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