Associate Professor Creative Writing (P000683) (Re-advertisement)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an Associate Professor in Creative Writing to join their dynamic team. This role involves teaching and supervising students in various creative genres, conducting research, and contributing to community engagement projects. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Creative Writing or Literary Studies and have a strong publication record. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of aspiring writers while engaging in meaningful research and creative endeavors. Join a vibrant academic community committed to excellence and transformation in the humanities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Creative Writing or Literary Studies with experience in teaching.
• Proven publications in accredited journals or creative works.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate creative writing.
• Conduct individual research and publish in accredited platforms.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Creative writing

Teaching skills

Research guidance

Education

PhD in Creative Writing or Literary Studies

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: HUMANITIES PC SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES POSITION NUMBER: P000683 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CREATIVE WRITING PEROMNES GRADE: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Subject Group: Creative Writing in the NWU School of Languages on the Potchefstroom campus is looking for a candidate who can teach, assess, and research creative writing in English and at least one other under-resourced South African language. Applicants should be conversant in English.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Learning: Undergraduate teaching and learning and postgraduate supervision in any of the creative genres (i.e. prose, children’s literature, drama, and poetry) in English. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach or supervise creative writing in any other under-resourced South African language.
2. Research and Creative Writing: Individual research and creative writing outputs in accredited platforms or journals. Peer-reviewing research articles and scholarly book contributions. Co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.
3. Management and University service: Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
4. Community Engagement: Assist in organising subject group and school community engagement projects.

Minimum Requirements

Associate Professor:

1. PhD in Creative Writing OR Literary Studies in one of the under-resourced South African languages, which must include one or more of the following: isiZulu, Setswana, isiXhosa, Sepedi, Sesotho.
2. A minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing) or relevant industry experience (i.e. as published author, experience in publishing, or performing arts). Post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing) or post-doctoral experience. CV to provide clear evidence of standing, recognition and creative outputs appropriate to the level of associate professor.
3. Publications in accredited journals or creative works at a reputable publisher.

Added Advantage

1. Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or English literary/writers’ societies).

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

1. Excellent communication skills in English and another under-resourced South African language.
2. Excellent level of computer literacy experience of online teaching and learning.
3. Successful creative writing (published by mainstream publishers), preferably prose.
4. Proven teaching and research guidance skills.
5. Relevant research and/or creative outputs.

Key Behavioural Competencies

1. Excellent administrative and organising ability.
2. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
3. Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
4. Good interpersonal skills.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Adri Breed Email: [e-mail]

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw

Tel: [phone]

CLOSING DATE: 10 April 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.