Senior Lecturer (P7): English Language Teaching

Sol Plaatje University; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sol Plaatje University seeks a qualified individual for a senior academic role focused on teaching, research, and community engagement. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, lead research initiatives, and support student academic development. This position requires a PhD and significant experience in higher education, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in Higher Education.
• Evidence of ongoing research output such as publications.
• Active participation in higher education workshops.

Responsibilities

• Develop work schemes collaboratively and implement new teaching approaches.
• Lead research studies and publish findings.
• Contribute to curriculum development and ensure accreditation standards.

Skills

Research productivity

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Teaching methods

Education

PhD/Doctorate in relevant discipline

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for teaching and learning, research, community engagement, and supporting the department/school in achieving its academic objectives. Responsibilities may include curriculum development, student academic development, administration, quality assurance, and academic management to contribute to the department's initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD/Doctorate in relevant discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience, including 3 years in Higher Education.
• Evidence of ongoing research output such as publications in DHET-accredited journals and peer-reviewed conferences.
• Involvement in discipline-related activities including community engagement.
• Active participation in higher education workshops and forums.
• Consistent research productivity evidenced by publications, conference presentations, scholarly books, external research funding, citations, and NRF rating if available.
• Development and presentation of a reflective teaching portfolio covering teaching approach, curriculum contributions, learning materials, pedagogy, mentoring, supervision, and scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Active involvement in discipline or departmental activities, community engagement, external examining/moderating at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Recommendation

• NRF Rating (if available).

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Develop work schemes collaboratively.
• Research and implement new teaching approaches and technology.
• Prepare teaching media and supplementary notes.
• Select reference materials and update course content regularly.

Research

• Lead research studies.
• Publish findings and stay updated with professional literature.
• Seek research grants.

Community Engagement

• Participate in community initiatives and integrate them into the curriculum.
• Report on professional and community activities.

Curriculum Development and Accreditation

• Contribute to curriculum development and review.
• Ensure programs meet accreditation standards.

Student Academic Development

• Identify at-risk students and develop interventions.
• Provide counseling, monitor progress, and make referrals.

Administration

• Maintain attendance and results records.
• Assist with student registration and supervise assessments.
• Participate in departmental committees.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to QA processes and feedback mechanisms.

Academic Management

• Contribute to policy development and set objectives.
• Participate in reviews and manage tutor activities.

Personal/Professional Development

• Stay updated with developments in the field and professional conduct.
• Engage in professional development activities.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Prepare reports and communicate with stakeholders.

Enquiries can be made via email at [e-mail].

Assumption of duties is mutually agreed upon. The university reserves the right not to appoint.

Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is committed to Employment Equity targets.