Lecturer (P8): Afrikaans (Re-advertisement)

Sol Plaatje University; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in South Africa is seeking a qualified individual to take on a teaching and research role. The successful candidate will be responsible for curriculum development, student supervision at an Honours level, and participating in community engagement activities. A Master's degree is required, and experience in blended teaching is an advantage. Applications from women and people with disabilities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Afrikaans (Language/Linguistics or literature) or related discipline.
• Experience in higher education teaching or industry.
• Evidence of active participation in professional activities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective teaching situations.
• Act as supervisor for Honours students.
• Contribute to curriculum development initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online/blended teaching

Curriculum development

Research capability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Afrikaans or related discipline

PhD registration or evidence

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement, and to provide support to the department/faculty in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration, and quality assurance in order to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/Faculty.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Afrikaans (Language/Linguistics or literature) or related discipline.
• At least two years of higher education teaching or industry experience.
• Evidence or experience in online/blended teaching.
• Experience in supervision at Honours level.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level.
• Evidence of active participation in workshop/forum in higher education as well as community engagement activities.

Recommendations

• PhD in Afrikaans (Language/Linguistics or literature) or show evidence or registration for a doctorate/PhD will be an advantage.
• Evidence or research output published in DHET-accredited journals and/or conference presentation.
• Experience in programme and curriculum development/review.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and computer skills, good organisational and planning skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Professional preparation of teaching media and notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
• Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline.
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.

Research

• Act as supervisor for Honours and, where relevant, Postgraduate Diploma students.
• Conduct appropriate research.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
• Integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.

Curriculum Development and Accreditation

• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Student Academic Development identifies, reports, and supports students at risk timeously.
• Develop intervention strategies.

Administration

• Keep attendance registers.
• Record student results.
• Assist with the registration of students.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.

Personal/ Professional Development

• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional conduct at SPU.

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

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.