Senior Lecturer

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded university is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics to join their Faculty of Humanities. The successful candidate will supervise master's and doctoral students, teach, and contribute to significant research output. They will also coordinate mentorship activities and be actively involved in academic administration. Candidates should possess a PhD in Applied Linguistics and have at least three years of lecturing experience. This permanent position offers a diverse and engaging academic environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ senior lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
• A sustained record of relevant research publication and conference presentation.
• Evidence of developmental trajectory to apply for NRF rating.

Responsibilities

• Supervise master’s and doctoral students to completion.
• Teach modules in Applied Linguistics at the honours level as required.
• Co‑ordinate mentorship and research activities of LINCS research members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Leadership

General computer literacy

Education

PhD in Applied Linguistics

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

AtlasTi

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
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 (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES – RESEARCH FOCUS AREA: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IN COMPLEX SETTING (LINCS) | POSITION NUMBER: V002760 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

As a senior lecturer in LINCS, the staff member would be responsible for contributing in a substantial way to the research output of the entity, as well as profiling the entity through national and international connectedness (e.g. collaborative research projects; national and international conference presentation). The person would also be responsible for supervising master’s and doctoral students to completion (as well as being involved in the teaching of honours modules when required). As sub‑programme leader for Applied Linguistics, responsibilities would include the building of a strong research team in the sub‑programme through the co‑ordination of developmental activities such as workshops, guest lectures and colloquia, as well as mentorship activities for inexperienced supervisors of postgraduate students. The person would also serve as a member of the Executive Committee (EXCO) of the entity and co‑ordinate the approval of higher degree research proposals as well as research project proposals from LINCS members as part of the entity’s Scientific Committee (SC).

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning, including Higher Degree Supervision

• Supervise master’s and doctoral students to completion.
• Teach modules in Applied Linguistics at the honours level as required.

Personal Research, Innovation and/or Creative Outputs

• Conceptualise and conduct own research projects that lead to professional networking on various platforms (such as delivering papers at academic conferences) and regular publication in accredited.

Academic Leadership, Management and Administration

• As sub‑programme leader, co‑ordinate mentorship, developmental and research activities of LINCS research members in the Sub‑Programme: Applied Linguistics.
• Active involvement in the Executive Committee (EXCO) as well as in the Scientific Committee of the entity.

Social Responsiveness and Industry Involvement

• Development and support of a research‑based approach towards community engagement activities in collaboration with staff members in the School of Languages.
• Regular involvement in reviewing publications for accredited journals in the discipline as well as in acting as examiner for higher degree studies.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Applied Linguistics.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ senior lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
• Applicants must have a sustained record of relevant research publication and conference presentation.
• Evidence of developmental trajectory to apply for NRF rating; and
• Evidence of having supervised higher degree studies to completion.

Added Advantage

• Membership of appropriate professional societies (e.g. Southern African Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Society).

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Advanced foundational knowledge of the different branches (sub‑fields) in Applied Linguistics as well as the research methodologies utilised in the discipline of Applied Linguistics; and
• General computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); specific competency in working with software such as AtlasTi for the analysis of qualitative data (recommendation).

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Effective team building qualities; and
• Strong leadership qualities.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries

Job content enquiries may be directed to: Prof H.G. Butler via e‑mail: [e-mail]
Recruitment process enquiries may be directed to: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 0182994904
Closing date: 13 February 2026
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.

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