• A master’s degree in English studies or cognate discipline.
• At least two years of higher education teaching or industry experience.
• Evidence of experience in online/blended teaching.
• Evidence of research outputs in the form of at least one publication in a DHET accredited journal or peer-reviewed conference proceedings.
• Experience in supervision at Honours level.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at departmental level.
• Evidence of active participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities.

• A PhD in English studies or cognate discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Higher Education.
• Ability to teach English linguistics, English literature, and academic literacy at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Evidence of continual and sustained research output in the form of:
  
  • Publications in DHET-accredited journals and peer-reviewed conferences.
  • Research papers presented at national/and/or international conferences.
  • Contribution to scholarly books published by reputable publishers in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices.
  • Proof of citations (e.g. Scopus H-index); Evidence of scholarship of Teaching and Learning would be beneficial.
  • Evidence of leadership in research.
  • Evidence of external fundraising for research.
  • NRF rating OR the potential for obtaining NRF rating within the next five 5 years.

• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional and industry activities.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at master’s level.
• Evidence of participation in community engagement activities.
  
  
• Recommendation

• NRF Rating (Senior Lecturer)
• Experience in teaching in one of the following language disciplines will be an advantage: Language Practice, Creative Writing, and Afrikaans.
  

• Compile work schemes in col­labo­ration with colleagues.
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching.
• The professional preparation of teaching media.
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substi­tute prescribed textbooks.
• Research and selection of sui­table reference material to supple­ment textbooks.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest require­ments of the discipline.

• Acts as a study leader.
• Conduct appropriate research.
• Publish research results.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.
• Obtain research grants.

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
• Integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.
• Report on own involvement in professional, industry and/or community activities.

• Contributes to curriculum development.
• Participate in curriculum review and the development of new courses/modules to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Review assessment methods for self and others.
• Revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant accreditation bodies.

• Identify students at risk timeously.
• Develop intervention strategies.
• Provide counseling to students.
• Monitor student progress.
• Make necessary referrals for students, where needed.

• Keep attendance registers.
• Record student results.
• Assist with the registration of students
• Supervise tests and examinations
• Participate and chair departmental committees

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Identify QA feedback mechanism within the school/department.

• Contributes to policy making.
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes.
• Participate in the review of teaching, research, community engagement and academic administration objectives.
• Management of tutor activities.

• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for teaching and learning, community engagement, research, etc.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional conduct at SPU.
• Engage in current professional development activities.

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

Enquiries can be made via email at [email protected]

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.