FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
UNIT FOR ACADEMIC LITERACY (UAL)
LECTURER (1 post)
SENIOR LECTURER/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 post)
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancies
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
LECTURER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Teach academic literacy in different university faculties;
- Contribute to curriculum design in the UAL;
- Coordinate academic literacy courses offered in different faculties;
- Conceptualize and conduct scholarly research in fields related to academic literacy;
- Write and publish articles in accredited (and preferably high-impact) journals;
- Present research at local and international conferences;
- Participate in generating third-stream income for the UAL;
- Perform academic administration and management;
- Participate in other departmental activities (e.g., seminars, colloquia, and symposia;
- Supervise/co-supervise Honours and Masters students;
- Collaborate with academic staff in the new School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures;
- Perform other duties as delegated by the Director of UAL.
- A Masters degree in Applied Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or English for Academic Purposes;
- At least three (3) years of teaching experience in academic literacy in English or English for academic purposes at a recognised higher education institution;
- Experience of hybrid (computer-aided) teaching methodologies;
- Evidence of at least two publications in accredited journals or equivalent recognised outputs and local/international conference presentations.
- Excellent academic writing and reading skills;
- Excellent oral communication skills;
- Mentoring skills;
- Knowledge of key theoretical principles that underpin the teaching of academic literacy in the South African higher education (HE) context;
- Knowledge of new research and research shifts in the field of academic literacy in the South Africa HE context;
- Ability to manage and lecture large classes;
- Ability to assess students using different assessment modes and to provide constructive feedback;
- Ability to work effectively in teams;
- Ability to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) such Blackboard/ClickUp to teach and assess student projects.
- A doctoral degree (PhD), or significant progress toward such, in an area of work related to the teaching and assessment of academic literacy;
- Ability to communicate fluently in Sepedi or isiZulu.
The Incumbent Will Be Expected To:
- Teach academic literacy at undergraduate level in different faculties;
- Teach at postgraduate level (Honours and Masters), possibly across disciplines and allied departments in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures;
- Design curricula, study materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the UAL;
- Coordinate academic literacy courses offered in different faculties;
- Coordinate UALs tutorial programmes;
- Write and publish consistently in accredited (and preferably high-impact) journals;
- Facilitate academic writing workshops to postgraduate students across different faculties;
- Present research at local and international conferences;
- Generate third-stream income for the UAL and faculty;
- Independently conceptualize and lead research projects;
- Perform academic administration and management;
- Organize and participate in other departmental activities such as seminars, colloquia, and symposia;
- Participate in curriculum transformation/decolonization in the UAL;
- Mentor junior academic staff and postdoctoral fellows;
- Participate in promoting multilingualism in the UAL;
- Participate in committee work in the faculty/institution;
- Establish research/teaching collaborations with other universities in South Africa, Africa, and beyond;
- Supervise/co-supervise Honours, Masters, and doctoral students;
- Participate in community projects;
- Perform other duties as delegated by the Director of UAL.
- A doctoral degree (PhD) in Applied Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, or English for Academic Purposes from a recognised tertiary institution;
- At least 5-8 years of teaching experience in academic literacy in English, English for academic purposes, or academic communication at a higher education institution;
- Evidence of successful supervision of Masters and doctoral students (senior lecturer at least 4 postgraduate students and associate professor at least 8 postgraduate students);
- Applicants for the associate professorship must have at least a C3 NRF rating;
- Evidence of publications in high-impact accredited journals or equivalent recognised outputs (senior lecturer: 5-8 published outputs and associate professor: 12-16 published outputs);
- Evidence of local/international conference presentations.
- Excellent academic writing and reading skills;
- Excellent oral communication skills;
- Mentoring skills;
- Adept knowledge of key theoretical principles that underpin the teaching of academic literacy in the South African higher education (HE) context and beyond;
- Adept knowledge of new research and research shifts in the field of academic literacy in the South Africa HE context and beyond;
- Ability to manage and lecture large classes;
- Ability to assess students using different assessment modes and to provide constructive feedback;
- Ability to work independently and effectively in teams;
- Ability to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) such Blackboard/ClickUp to teach and assess student projects.
- Established international networks;
- Evidence of successful grant applications;
- Experience in writing grant proposals;
- Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis using different software applications.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and Umvuzo medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach:
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for:
- A comprehensive CV;
- Copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Dineo Mahlangu, Tel: (012) 420 4856/ dineo.mahlangu@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof Pineteh Angu, Tel.: (012) 420 6859/ pineteh.angu@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content. Please note: no applications will be received via these email addresses and candidates should apply on the Careers@UP portal as stated above.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under- represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
