Senior Lecturer Setswana – North West University

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Senior Lecturer Setswana
North West University
Mafikeng
31 December 2024

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Listing reference: nwu_003229
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 December 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng – Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES POSITION NUMBER: M000216 POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER – SETSWANA PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION NEED NOT REAPPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Academic position at Senior Lecturer Level in the Department of Setswana, School of Languages, Mafikeng Campus. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in the teaching and learning of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, participate in research activities, as well as community engagement activities, within the Faculty of Humanities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:
Take responsibility for a full lecturing load regarding Setswana modules (undergraduate and postgraduate), including preparing for classes and guided development of learning materials. Related administrative tasks include submitting marks and monitoring student progress, setting tests and examinations, marking assessments, holding office hours for consultations, attending meetings, acting as module co-ordinator where necessary, supervising postgraduate students, internal moderation of assessments, and maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.
Research and Innovation and/or Creative Outputs:
Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages and present at national and international conferences.
Academic Leadership and Administration:
Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise, including serving on Faculty Board or relevant committee, and demonstrating good organisational and administrative skills.
Social Responsiveness:
Involvement in relevant community engagement projects.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):
Cooperate with management, OHS officials, and colleagues to help meet legal requirements while upholding general occupational health and safety standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A PhD degree (NQF level 10) in Setswana Linguistics/Language and/or Literature.
A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience and proven track record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at university (Teaching is done in Setswana).
Active involvement in research, evidenced by a minimum of two (2) publications in accredited journals.
Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national and/or international scholarly conferences.
Active participation in community engagement projects.
Experience with postgraduate supervision.

RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:
Membership of relevant subject-specific societies and organisations.
Experience with curriculum design and/or module design.
A qualification in Translation and Interpreting (with a language combination from English/Afrikaans into Setswana) will be an added advantage.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Excellent Setswana language & communication skills.
Good understanding of grammatical analysis and linguistics in Setswana.
Good knowledge of African/Setswana literature.
Online and in-person facilitation of teaching-learning.
Excellent level of computer literacy and experience with LMS systems, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office, and the internet.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Good interpersonal skills.
Professional work ethic.
Ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
Passionate about teaching, learning, and research.
Adherence to deadlines.
Team player who relates well with colleagues and peers.

REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

CLOSING DATE: 31 December 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible.

Kindly note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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