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Lecturer: Department of English

Employer
University of Pretoria
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Oct 22, 2021
UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in English Literature and Applied Language Skills;
  • The supervision of postgraduate students;
  • Research at an internationally competitive level, appropriate to the post level;
  • Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
  • Participation in the Department's strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, community engagement and fundraising.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • A doctorate in English or Applied Language Skills;
  • A research record, appropriate to the post level - at least one article in an accredited journal;
  • Evidence of teaching experience at a tertiary level.


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
  • A commitment to teaching at all levels;
  • Recognition by peers and academic status as a specialist in the field, appropriate to the post level;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.


ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

The following will be a strong recommendation:
  • Evidence of supervision experience and an ability to lead and mentor postgraduate students;
  • Expertise in Applied Language Skills, including but not necessarily limited to descriptive grammar, TESOL and/or editing.


The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and go to About UP. Select Career Opportunities and select the position you want to apply for.

In applying for this post, please attach:
  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
  • Self-evaluation.


CLOSING DATE: 22 October 2021

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof Molly Brown, molly.brown@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content and Vicky Reynders, vicky.reynders@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2021 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.

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