Job Description

Title of PositionLecturerPost Number8021939Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Afrikaans / NederlandsType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date18/5/2025Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasFACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIESDEPARTMENT: AFRIKAANS & NEDERLANDSLECTURER: Afrikaans LinguisticsThe University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a research-led institution recognised nationally and internationally for its sustained contribution to democratic change in South Africa. The Faculty of Arts & Humanities seeks to appoint a Lecturer in the Department of Afrikaans & Nederlands. The Department is a vibrant space with a growing cohort of postgraduate students, and a record of research and teaching in the fields of Sociolinguistics, Afrikaans Language Varieties, Black Afrikaans Studies, Language Professional Courses e.g. Translation, Editing, Journalism and Media Studies.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in significant ways to research, teaching, and supervision, as well as to perform related duties.The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Teach modules at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level in the areas and

of the current curriculum: Sociolinguistics, Translation Studies, Editing and Document Design. * Participate in research projects and curriculum design and develop a publication profile.

• Supervise Honours students and co-supervise MA students.
• Actively participate in departmental, faculty, and university administration.
• Extend scholarship and teaching into community engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master's degree in Afrikaans Linguistics or a cognate discipline.
• At least one publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised output.
• Two to three years tertiary teaching experience relevant to Afrikaans Linguistics.

Added advantages:

• Registration for a PhD in Afrikaans linguistics or a cognate discipline.
• A research track record that leans towards Afrikaans sociolinguistic theory and research on language varieties.
• Evidence of successful teaching and supervision of postgraduate student work (including Honours research essays).

Key competencies:

• Presentation and facilitation skills

• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment

• Student-focused approach

• Coaching and mentoring skills

• Planning and organizing skills

• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

CLOSING DATE: 18 MAY 2025In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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