Job Description

Title of Position
Lecturer
Post Number
8023436
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Linguistics
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
10/8/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
LECTURER: LINGUISTICS/APPLIED LINGUISTICS
LINGUISTICS DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
The Department of Linguistics has a vacancy for a suitably qualified candidate for the post of lecturer in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics. The Department has strengths in the areas of multilingualism, sociolinguistics, systemic functional linguistics, formal/theoretical linguistics, forensic linguistics, communication, (critical) media studies, social semiotics and multimodality, literacy and critical discourse analysis. The Department seeks to appoint an individual with relevant experience to teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Communication and/or Media Studies as well as in a selection of other focus areas within the Department. In addition, the candidate is expected to supervise postgraduate students' research and contribute to research both in established and emerging areas of the Department's interests.
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in linguistics, communication and/or media studies as well as in a selection of the above-mentioned areas, and provide leadership and innovation in learning and teaching.
• Leverage their research to enhance the profile of the Department in relevant academic networks.
• Supervise postgraduate students in linguistics, communication and/or media studies and in a selection of the above-mentioned areas in addition to mentoring students.
• Serve on a range of committees and contribute to some administrative duties at departmental level e.g. co-ordination of module or act as a departmental representative on faculty committees.
• Establish and maintain community outreach activities in accordance with their speciality, and consistent with the University's Institutional Operating Plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in, among others, Communication and/or Media Studies.
• 1 Publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised output, commensurate with the position of Lecturer in a research-led institution.
• Experience in both face-to-face and online teaching as well as how to design teaching and learning material to cater for both modes at university level; and learning material to cater to both modes at university level.
• Knowledge of developments in contemporary communication and media and mediatised platforms.

Recommendations :

• PhD (or enrolled for a PhD) in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/African Languages.
• Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages (this includes Afrikaans).
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of linguistics, communication and/or critical media studies.

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 organisational 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

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.