Job Description

Title of Position
Lecturer: Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)
Post Number
711A
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> English
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
17/10/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
Lecturer in ARTS AND HUMANITIES
(Extended Curriculum Programme)
(Internal only)
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is one of the leading faculties in the arts and the humanities in South Africa. Its thirteen departments and four research centres have considerable national and international recognition and are at the forefront of debates in the humanities, languages and social sciences in a transforming society. The Faculty produces world-class research, hosts four Research Chairs, and is well-networked with leading universities globally. Characterised by innovative, creative, and award-winning learning, teaching, and research, the Faculty also has a long-established commitment to working with communities in ways that promote social justice and contribute to broader processes of social transformation. It offers a range of specialised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that capacitate and educate students across multiple disciplines.
The Arts and Humanities Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) provides comprehensive interdisciplinary foundational provision across five modules for students selected for the extended four-year Bachelor of Arts, with specific emphasis on developing critical academic literacy and critical citizenship.
The successful candidate will be appointed in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and as part of the Extended Curriculum Programme, will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate interdisciplinary learning for undergraduate Extended Curriculum Provision in the Arts and Humanities;
• Provide academic leadership and administration;
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment;
• Participate in community engagement and outreach.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters qualification or equivalent in the field of the Arts and Humanities;
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning in Arts and Humanities specific to the Extended Curriculum Program.

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Presentation and facilitation skills;
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment;
• Student focused approach;
• 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.

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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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.

Skills Required