Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of English)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Teaching.
- Course coordination and admin duties.
- Research and postgraduate supervision.
Minimum requirements
- Lecturer – MA in postgraduate degree in linguistics/applied linguistics/Language Education (English as a major) with plans to complete a PhD.
- 3 years teaching experience at lecturer level.
- Senior Lecturer – PhD in postgraduate degree in linguistics/applied linguistics/Language Education (English as a major)
- 5 years teaching and research experience at senior lecturer level.
- Excellence in teaching and research.
- Postgraduate supervision experience for SL.
- Good people skills.
- Good problem-solving ideas.
- Good computer skills.
- Two academic references for the Lectureship
- Three academic references for the SL
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
