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Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in the Department of English Language and Li

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Global Academy Jobs
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South Africa
Closing date
Sep 25, 2018

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Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in the Department of English Language and Linguistics

Academic, Eastern Cape Grahamstown

R 405317 - R 530140

Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in the Department of English Language and Linguistics

 

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University especially encourages South African members of designated groups to apply.

Please note that this appointment will be made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of RSA and the University's recruitment and selection policies and equity strategies. The initial focus will be on equity candidates.

The New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) is funded by the national Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and is aimed at producing the ‘next generation' of academics for South Africa's universities.  It does this by identifying promising young academics, appointing them to full time, permanent positions (usually at lecturer level) and placing them on a six year developmental programme.  In the first three years of the programme, appointees are given a much reduced workload to allow them to complete a doctoral degree. In some instances, the requirement may be for the completion of a master's degree with progression to some doctoral level work.  In addition, appointees are mentored and supported as they are introduced to academic life particularly with regard to their teaching responsibilities.  A number of other opportunities are also open to appointees including support for research. 

The nGAP offers a rare opportunity for individuals with an interest in pursuing an academic career to be developed in a supportive programme designed for their needs. 

Positions in the (nGAP) are aimed at individuals who are:

  • Interested in and can demonstrate commitment to an academic career
  • 40 years of age and younger
  • Eligible for postgraduate study at doctoral
  • Willing to commit to an appointment at Rhodes University for the full 6 years of the nGAP.

Preference will be given to Black South Africans in making appointments.

Please pay attention to the Conditions of Services point out in the attached RU Protocol for employment of New Generations of Academics' Programme

 

Requirements:

A Masters' degree in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics or equivalent preferably with progress being made towards a PhD. Tutoring or facilitation experience required.

Ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: African Linguistics OR Discourse Analysis (including Systemic Functional Linguistics) OR the Psycholinguistics of Literacy OR Sign Language Linguistics. A willingness to teach other courses in the department as required would be an advantage.

For additional information on the requirements, please refer to the Academic Role Profile.

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile, further particulars relating to this post and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted. 

 

Remuneration:

Basic salary Pension/Provident fund: R405 317 per annum

Approximate cost to company: R530 140 per annum

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website. 

 

For the complete job disciption and to apply please click the 'Apply online' link below.

 

Closing Date:  25th of September 2018

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

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