Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

University of Venda; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Venda invites applications for academic positions in Linguistics within the English, Media Studies and Linguistics unit. Roles involve teaching undergrad and postgrad, supervising Honours/MA/PhD students, and contributing to the department’s research agenda.

Candidates should hold appropriate qualifications, demonstrate strong linguistic theory, and show capacity for workload management and inspiring instruction in a university setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in General or Applied Linguistics with teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Minimum publication record as specified for senior level positions.

Responsibilities

• Teach, develop, and review curriculum and modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise Honours, Master’s and PhD students with research mentorship.
• Conduct research activities and support the department's scholarly output.
• Engage in community engagement aligned with the university's societal impact goals.
• Contribute to teaching, research, innovation and academic citizenship.

Skills

Strong theoretical linguistics

Administrative and workload management

Engaging instruction delivery

Research orientation

Education

Doctoral degree in General or Applied Linguistics

Job description

University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Humanities, Social Science and Education -> English, Media Studies and Linguistics

Job Title

Job Type

Academic - Univen Funded

Closing Date

23/10/2026

Job Requirements

FOR APPOINTMENT AT THE LEVEL OF SENIOR LECTURER

• The candidate must hold a Doctoral degree in General or Applied Linguistics, with at least five years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Must have a minimum of five publications in accredited journals.
• A strong theoretical background in Linguistics is essential. Must possess strong administrative and workload management skills and the ability to deliver engaging and inspiring instruction.

FOR APPOINTMENT AT THE LEVEL OF LECTURER

• The candidate must hold a Master of Arts degree in General or Applied Linguistics, with at least three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or five years of relevant professional experience.
• A strong theoretical foundation in Linguistics is essential.
• Publications in accredited journals will be an added advantage.
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage workload effectively, possess strong administrative skills, and deliver engaging and inspiring instruction.

DUTIES

• Teach, develop, and review curriculum and modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to ensure academic excellence and relevance.
• Supervise Honours, Master’s, and PhD students, providing academic guidance, research mentorship, and scholarly support.
• Participate actively in research activities, contribute to scholarly output, and support the research agenda of the department and university.
• Engage in community engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with the institutional vision for societal impact and stakeholder collaboration.
• Contribute to the attainment of the university’s strategic objectives through teaching, research, innovation, community engagement, and academic citizenship.