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Senior Lecturer In English (V000246) (Re-advertisement)

North-West University
7 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES – SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES POSITION NUMBER: V000246 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER IN ENGLISH PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT | NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.

Duties & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To teach English linguistics (specifically syntax and morphology components). To lead the linguistics “division” of the English subject group at the Vanderbijlpark campus in terms of teaching & learning and research etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

  • Teach English linguistics modules at both undergraduate and honours level. These include the various core linguistic subdisciplines, but with a particular focus on syntax, morphology and semantics.
  • Supervise M.A and PhD students in linguistics.
  • Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduates.
  • Complete related administrative tasks, such as managing marks and monitoring student progress.
  • Set and mark assessments.
  • Hold office hours for consultations with students.
  • Attend meetings (with the subject group, teaching team, and/or module tutors).
  • Act as module convenor across the three NWU sites.
  • Moderate assessments internally.
  • Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.

Research and innovation

  • Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages by publishing in accredited journals.
  • Present at national and international conferences.

Social Responsiveness

  • Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.

Occupational Health and Safety

  • Corporate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.


Desired Experience & Qualification

  • A PhD (NQF level 10) in English Linguistics or English Applied Linguistics.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching, learning and research experience at local or tertiary educational institution.
  • A minimum of 2 published articles in accredited journals.
  • Evidence of post-graduate supervision experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

  • Membership of Local and/or International Linguistics Associations.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent English language and communication skills.
  • Be able to function effectively as part of a team and relate well with colleagues and peers.
  • Be knowledgeable in the use of technology.
  • Facilitation of blended teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, team teaching, student evaluations.
  • Develop course material and assessments (formative and summative).
  • Perform administrative tasks when required, attend workshops, seminars and conferences.
  • Teach undergraduate classes and aid in the provision of postgraduate supervision.
  • Excellent level of computer literacy and experience with LMS systems, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
  • Competent knowledge of linguistic theory and the application thereof in English linguistic analysis.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to function as part of a team.
  • Professional work ethic.
  • Ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
  • Passionate and willingness to work with a variety of students.
  • Adherence to deadlines.

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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Adri Breed on 0182991563 And Prof Paul Nkamta on 0183892895

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Vuyi Ramavhulela on 0182994904

CLOSING DATE:  6 May 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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