INTRODUCTION
The North-West University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position, which forms part of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Preference will be given to applications from black (African, Coloured and Indian), female and disabled candidates. Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age. The nGAP represents the ninth phase of the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF), which the Minister of Higher Education and Training approved at the start of 2015 as an initiative to improve the academic staffing capacity of South African universities. The programme aims at addressing the urgent and challenging imperative to recruit, support and retain black (African, Coloured and Indian), female academic and disabled staff to address the under-representation at all levels in the sector. It is a key vehicle to contribute to the transformation of the academic staff profile in disciplines of greatest need. nGAP employees will participate in a six-year developmental programme in terms of which they will be employed on a permanent full-time basis at the NWU under the University's normal conditions of service. They will be expected to register for and complete their doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET's Staffing South Africa's Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. In order to achieve the developmental aims of the programme, nGAP employees will have a reduced teaching load over the first four years of their appointment. They will be expected to work for an additional two years at NWU after the completion of the six-year developmental programme. Applicants should have a master's degree with an academic average of 70% for the master’s degree, this is essential. Proof of results must be attached to the application.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning
- Preparation of study guides and subject material design/development
- Participation in Co-supervision opportunities within the subject group. Preference will be given to candidates who can supervise creative writing projects in Sesotho.
- General Module Administration
Research:
- Completing a PhD in a relevant field within 4 years of appointment.
- Peer-reviewing research articles and scholarly book contributions.
- Co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.
Management and University service:
- Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
- Involvement in subject group, school and faculty specific committees.
Community Engagement:
- Participate in individual community projects and school projects.
Desired Experience & Qualification
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- An MA degree (NQF level 9) in an applicable field, including but not limited to Creative Writing, Literature in African Languages, or English Literature. The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application.
- Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.
- CV to provide clear evidence of creative publication outputs appropriate to the level of lecturer.
- Languages Competence in Sesotho or Setswana.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- A minimum of 1 year academic experience in a Creative Writing/Literature Studies context (teaching assistant, part-time lecturer etc.)
- Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or English literary/writers’ societies).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent communication skills in English and Sesotho.
- Excellent level of computer literacy, including MS Office.
- Experience in using Learning Management Systems.
- Successful creative writing published by recognised publishers.
- Relevant research and/or creative outputs.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent administrative and organising abilities.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take 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 Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the 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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