Senior Lecturer: Creative Writing (P001047)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing to inspire students and lead innovative research initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate modules while engaging in impactful community projects. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Literature or Creative Writing, alongside a passion for nurturing the next generation of writers. Join a collaborative environment that values creativity and academic excellence, where your contributions will shape the future of literary studies.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution.
• Evidence of at least 1 article or creative writing output.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and post-graduate modules in Creative Writing.
• Participate in research and community engagement activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Creative writing

Teaching and research guidance

Education

PhD in Literature and/or Creative Writing

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) FACULTY/ DIVISION: HUMANITIES POSITION NUMBER: P001047 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER: CREATIVE WRITING PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Senior Lecturer position in Subject Group: Creative Writing in the School of Languages (PC). The incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and post-graduate modules in Creative Writing Programmes offered at NWU as well as participate in research and community engagement activities as expected of every senior lecturer at the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning
• All undergraduate teaching and learning and post-grad supervision, preferably with specialisation in Afrikaans & English creative writing modules.
• Research and Creative Writing
• Individual research and creative writing, preferably with specialisation in Afrikaans and English literature, pre-reviewing of research articles and scholarly book contributions, co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.
• Management and University Services
• Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the University as a whole, as they arise.
• Community Involvement
• Assist in organising subject group and school community engagement projects.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Literature and/or Creative Writing
• 2 years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing).
• Evidence of at least 1 article or creative writing output
• Post-graduate supervision /co-supervision experience
  
  

Added Advantage & Preferences

• Membership to relevant Afrikaans and/or English literary and/or writers’ societies
• 2 years’ experience in post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary and/or creative writing)
  
  

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (in both Afrikaans and English)
• Excellent level of computer literacy and experience of online teaching and learning
• Successful creative writing (published by mainstream publishers)
• Effective (proven) teaching and research guidance skills
• Relevant and scholarly valued (published) literary researching
  
  

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent administrative and organising ability
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
  
  

Good interpersonal skills

Remmuneration

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 – 018 299 1563

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw – 018 285 2304

CLOSING DATE: 8 May 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.