Senior Language & Literature Prof — Research & Mentorship

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Research allowance

Study leave opportunities

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prestigious university in Sandton, Gauteng, to recruit a Senior Language and Literature Professor. The role demands a distinguished scholarly record, a PhD, and extensive university teaching experience.

You will teach across English language, literature, and linguistics, supervise postgraduate research, and drive program development. You will contribute to scholarly life, mentor faculty, publish research, and engage in conferences and community outreach in a leading

Qualifications

• PhD in English Literature, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, or closely related field.
• Distinguished record of scholarly publication.
• At least 10 years of university-level teaching experience (preferably with professorial experience).
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and secure funding.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English Language, Literature, Linguistics, and Theory.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD research projects.
• Develop and revise curricula to maintain academic rigor.
• Engage in service, committees, and faculty development initiatives.
• Mentor junior faculty and lead program initiatives.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to new programs within the department.
• Foster inclusive, stimulating classroom environments and public outreach.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Public speaking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in English / Literature / Linguistics

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prestigious university in Sandton, Gauteng, to recruit a Senior Language and Literature Professor. The role demands a distinguished scholarly record, a PhD, and extensive university teaching experience.

You will teach across English language, literature, and linguistics, supervise postgraduate research, and drive program development. You will contribute to scholarly life, mentor faculty, publish research, and engage in conferences and community outreach in a leading