CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To teach linguistics and professional communication at undergraduate and post graduate levels in the Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. To particularly facilitate the teaching and learning processes, practices and research in the Department. Preference will be given to equity candidates.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The key performance areas for this post are to:

• Facilitate the teaching and learning processes, practices and research in the department especially in the fields of formal and applied linguistics.
• Use online blended learning tools in the fields of teaching and researching formal and applied linguistics.
• Participate in engagement within the university and wider community.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Develop local and globally relevant course and module content in collaboration with staff in the department and across faculties.
• Develop innovative assessment instruments.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publication in accredited journals.
• Perform administrative duties relevant to the portfolio.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core competencies for this post include:

• In-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of formal and applied linguistics.
• Experience in facilitating learning in the fields of formal and applied linguistics at undergraduate level.
• Experience in the use of embedding digital technology (including AI) as tools within the fields of formal and applied linguistics.
• Linguistic lecturing experience of at least two years in higher education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to contribute towards transformative curricula.
• Demonstrated potential as a researcher.
• Excellent communication proficiencies in English (written and spoken). Competency in isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans is an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have:

Lecturer:

• A relevant Master’s in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics (not Literature)
• Knowledge of formal and applied linguistics.
• Lecturing experience of at least two years in a tertiary institution.
• Knowledge of and experience in Interpretation and Translation.