Job Description

Post Number
9084
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Education -> Language Education
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
4/6/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.


The Language Education Department seeks to advance the Faculty of Education's commitment to research-driven service to the basic education (school) sector via the promotion of multilingual, dialogical and decolonising approaches to language teacher education.


The Department invites applications for the post of

Lecturer in Language Education

with respect to

Afrikaans and English

.


The successful candidate will be required to contribute to and strengthen the following academic activities:


Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, particularly in teaching Afrikaans and English Language and Literacy in our Foundation Phase programme Conduct research and publish in the field of language education Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision Undertake curriculum development and assessment Community engagement and outreach Administration and serving on institutional committees Engage in national and international networks

Minimum Requirements

A Master's qualification in Language Education Advanced proficiency in Afrikaans and English teaching, both spoken and written Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Afrikaans and English for Foundation Phase teacher development in Higher Education At least a successful research publication of a book chapter/paper in a conference proceeding

The following would be added advantages and/or recommendations:

A PhD qualification in Language Education Evidence of scholarly/research activity in Language Education

Competencies required:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English Presentation and facilitation skills Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment Student-focused approach Coaching and mentoring skills Planning and organising skills Computer literacy and e-learning skills Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

For further information regarding this position (but not applications), please contact the HoD, Prof Ayub Sheik, email asheik@uwc.ac.za


In 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.