CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To teach at undergraduate and post graduate levels in the Department of Applied Language Studies, with a focus on professional communication modules

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 both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in the use of embedding digital technology 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:

• A relevant Onours Master’s in Linguistics.
• Knowledge of formal and applied linguistics.
• Lecturing experience of at least two years in a tertiary institution up to Honours level.