nGAP Lecturer: Afrikaans Language Learning

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University invites applications for a nGAP Lecturer in Afrikaans Language Learning. The role involves undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with potential toward completing a PhD or postdoc. The incumbent may focus on teaching Afrikaans Language Learning and Language Practice, while contributing to departmental duties.

The position is part of the nGAP initiative, offering research development opportunities and a reduced workload in the initial years.

Qualifications

• MA degree with minimum pass mark of 70%.
• Excellent communication in Afrikaans and English.
• South African citizen.
• Age under 40 years.

Responsibilities

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Afrikaans Language Learning.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Language Practice within the Department, if needed.
• Administrative duties according to Departmental needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Afrikaans & English fluency

Team player

Education

MA in Translation, Afrikaans and Dutch, or related field

Job description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Afrikaans and Dutch

nGAP Lecturer: Afrikaans Language Learning

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. LSW01/342/0826

The Department of Afrikaans and Dutch at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a centre of expertise that bridges local and global linguistic fields.

Our work, grounded in rigorous research, supports studying and teaching Afrikaans and Dutch literature, linguistics and applied disciplines.

We offer a wide range of academic and practice-oriented programmes, emphasising multilingualism and preparing students to excel in diverse areas of language and communication.

The position is part of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) initiative of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), which funds the position (http://www.dhet.gov.za/ssauf/ngap.html).

Fakulteit Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe

Departement Afrikaans en Nederlands

nGAP Lektoraat: Afrikaanse Taalaanleer

(Stellenbosch-kampus)

Verw. Ref. LSW01/342/0826

Die Departement Afrikaans en Nederlands aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) is 'n kundigheidsentrum wat plaaslike én internasionale taalterreine met mekaar verbind.

Ons werk, gegrond op deeglike navorsing, ondersteun die bestudering en onderrig van Afrikaanse en Nederlandse letterkunde, taalkunde en toegepaste vakgebiede.

Ons bied 'n wye reeks akademiese en praktykgeoriënteerde programme aan wat meertaligheid beklemtoon en studente voorberei om in verskeie taal- en kommunikasiedomeine te presteer.

Hierdie pos maak deel uit van die New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)-inisiatief van die Departement van Hoër Onderwys en Opleiding, wat die aanstelling befonds(http://www.dhet.gov.za/ssauf/ngap.html).

Duties/Pligte

This position forms part of the nGAP initiative and the incumbent will benefit from a reduced workload in the first three to four years.

The additional time available will be dedicated to achieving the teaching and research development goals outlined by the nGAP.

The incumbent can work towards the completion of either a PhD or a postdoc.

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Afrikaans Language Learning.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Language Practice, should there be a need within the Department.
• Administrative duties according to Departmental needs.

• Voorgraadse en nagraadse onderrig in Afrikaanse Taalaanleer.
• Voorgraadse en nagraadse onderrig in Taalpraktyk, sou daar 'n behoefte binne die Departement wees.
• Administratiewe take na gelang van Departementele behoefte.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• MA degree in Translation, Afrikaans and Dutch, or a related field, specialising in Afrikaans Language Learning.
• A pass mark of 70% or more in the MA degree.
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be under 40 years of age.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Registration as a PhD student.
• Proficiency in isiXhosa.
• Cum laude result for MA degree.
• Evidence of a developing research profile, as reflected in conference participation and the publication of accredited research outputs.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Registrasie as 'n PhD-student.
• Vaardigheid in isiXhosa.
• Onderskeidingspunt vir MA-graad.
• Blyke van 'n ontwikkelende navorsingsrekord, as weerspieël in kongresdeelname en die publikasie van geakkrediteerde navorsingsuitsette.
• Onderrigervaring op tersiêre vlak.
• Bewese vermoë om goed in spanverband te funksioneer.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries about this post: Dr A Marais on 021 808 2160, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Navrae oor hierdie pos: Dr. A Marais by 021 808 2160, of by [e-mail]

Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele en tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum, by 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), of 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), of by [e-mail]