Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach relevant undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of English.
• Contribute to the Department's research output strategy by participating in research projects, academic conferences and publishing scholarly peer reviewed articles.
• Participate in community engagement projects.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.
• Supervise student's research projects.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in English Language Teaching / Language Studies / Linguistics / Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) or related field (for a permanent appointment)

or

• Master's degree on NQF Level 9 in English Language Teaching / Language Studies / Linguistics / Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) or related field (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in English Language Teaching / Language Studies / Linguistics / Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) or related field MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position)..
• Knowledge and skills to teach and facilitate English language learning.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Demonstrate understanding of second language teaching methods and theories.
• Demonstrate competence or potential to produce peer-reviewed academic research outputs in the broad field of language Studies/Linguistics.
• Familiarity with the academic culture and challenges of students from historically disadvantaged communities.
• Familiarity with blended learning modes such as xe2x80x9cBlackboard.xe2x80x9d

Competencies

Key Competencies required:

• Results oriented:

o The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and work to achieve success.
o The ability to cope with frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

• Strategic Thinking:

o The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
o The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

• Business Acumen:

o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

o The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm
o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

• Building Coalitions:

o The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Required Documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
01 January 2024

Closing date:
01 October 2023

Salary:
The salary scale is available on request.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email or . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9813/ 9814 for assistance

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/supportservices/hr/Employment Equity/EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=TjtoXH

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Additional Information

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