Job Description

UP Posting - Academic

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES


DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES


ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR for

SETSWANA (one post)

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


The Department invites you to join us on a journey of higher education through the landscape of the languages that surround you every day. In this Department we will strive to expose you to South Africa's multilingual and multicultural context while offering you a gateway to a successful future.


Our Department caters for the whole spectrum of language learners of isiZulu, Sepedi, Setswana and isiNdebele. At undergraduate level, these languages, with the exception of isiNdebele (which is offered only in the mother tongue), are offered in two different streams, namely for mother-tongue and non-mother-tongue students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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The incumbent will be expected to:

Teach and develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses in linguistics / grammar and literature in Setswana; Supervise epostgraduate research, appropriate to the post level; Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department's research profile; Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department; Participateing the Department's strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement; Participate in academic management, administration, and other duties as required by the Head of the Department; Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Doctoral qualification with specialization in Setswana; Extensive teaching experience at a tertiary institution; Evidence of successful Master's and Doctoral supervision; Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in books, monographs); Significant experience of academic administration.experience of

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

Ability and willingness to teach first -language / home-language speakers of Setswana, as well as students who have Setswana as a first or second additional language;. Commitment to contribute to the development of the African languages and the promotion of multilingualism by actively participating in the implementation of the UP-Language Development Plan; Clear and demonstrable research focus consistent with the focus of the post.

ADDED ADVANTAGES OR PREFERENCES

Evidence of some international recognition as a scholar as indicated by international collaboration and research networks; Membership of editorial boards of scholarly journals and/or boards of subject specific associations; NRF rating.

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 , select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.


CLOSING DATE: 22 September 2025


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


ENQUIRIES: Ms Dineo Mahlangu, dineo.mahlangu@up.ac.za , Tel: 012 420 4856 for application-related enquiries, and Prof Elsabe Taljard, elsabe.taljard@up.ac.za Tel: 012 420 2494 for enquiries relating to the post contents.


Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2025, 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 position