Junior Lecturer / Lecturer in English Education

Qwaqwa Campus

School of Social Sciences and Language Education

Junior Lecturer/Lecturer: English Education

Job ID: 2519

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate certificate modules in English Education and other foundational modules in education.
• Participate in the work integrated learning programme (teaching practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the Faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of English Education specifically, and Languages Education in general.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative task related to the Faculty.

Inherent requirements:

Junior Lecturer:

• An honour's degree in English Education.
• A good academic record.

Lecturer:

• A relevant Master's degree with specialisation in the teaching and learning of English Home Language in schools.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent activities.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in an accredited journal.
• A good academic record.

Required competencies:

• Teaching experience in English.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use Learning Management System (LMS) for teaching and assessment.
• Familiarity with inclusive pedagogic practices and alternative assessment strategies.
• Good research skills and writing skills.
• Good computer literacy skills.

Recommendations:

Junior Lecturer

• Master's degree in English Education or willingness to enroll for a Master's degree.
• One (1) year teaching experience in a higher education context or post-school environment.
• Six (6) to twelve (12) month's experience in the use of the Learning Management Systems (LMS) to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with teaching strategies, methodologies and assessments practices used in higher education contexts.

Lecturer

• Doctoral degree in English Education.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in the national and/or international accredited journals.
• Two (2) years' teaching experience in a post-school education environment or in a teacher education.
• Experience in the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Evidence of previous involvement in engaged scholarship.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision. 

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

19 October 2018.

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 058 718 5096/ 5097.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

General:

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.

Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

• a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter (please note that the first three (3) referees on your CV will be contacted with regard to reference checking);
• certified copies (not older than 3 months) of all academic records;
• certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• a certified copy (not older than 3 months) of your identity document (ID).