Senior Lecturer in Linguistics & Multilingualism Research

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the Main Campus in Bellville, WC. The role focuses on multilingualism, sociolinguistics, and related areas, with teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervision of postgraduate research.

The successful candidate will contribute to research in systemic functional linguistics, semiotics, descriptive or formal linguistics, and engage in community partnerships and service-learning where

Qualifications

• PhD in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics or related field.
• 3–5 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Evidence of curriculum design or teaching innovation with inclusive practices.
• Minimum of 4 accredited discipline-recognised research outputs, including creative work where applicable.
• Supervision of at least 2 Master’s or 6 Honours students as main supervisor.
• Knowledge of online learning management systems and current comms/media developments.
• Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages (including Afrikaans).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the above-mentioned areas of need, and provide leadership and innovation in learning and teaching.
• Leverage their research standing to enhance the profile of the department in relevant academic networks.
• Supervise postgraduate students in the above-mentioned areas of need and mentor students.
• Demonstrated involvement in programme coordination or departmental administration.
• Representation on Faculty and/or institutional committee.
• Evidence of meaningful, sustained involvement in community engagement initiatives, such as leading or co-leading service-learning, public sector partnerships, or policy-relevant projects.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Inclusive pedagogy

Student supervision

LMS proficiency

Community engagement

Education

PhD in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics, or related field

Job description

University of the Western Cape invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the Main Campus in Bellville, WC. The role focuses on multilingualism, sociolinguistics, and related areas, with teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervision of postgraduate research.

The successful candidate will contribute to research in systemic functional linguistics, semiotics, descriptive or formal linguistics, and engage in community partnerships and service-learning where