NGAP Lecturer (P8): Lecturer for isiXhosa

Description:

We seek to appoint an academic who will inter alia be responsible in teaching all aspects of isiXhosa, such as isiXhosa for conversational language, isiXhosa in applied linguistics, Literature and Culture and possible teaching at post graduate level as well the components of literature/applied linguistics/language in communication. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching, research and supervision of student research in all areas of isiXhosa. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to participate in teaching, research and administrative and citizenship activities at Sol Plaatje University as required.

• Master’s degree in isiXhosa or related discipline with 70% minimum average.
  
• At least two (2) years of teaching or industry experience.
• Candidates with a master’s degree should register towards a PhD qualification in the field of isiXhosa/African Languages (isiXhosa as a specialization) within the first year of appointment.
  

• Teaching, administration of allocated modules.
• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching.
• The professional preparation of teaching media.
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
• Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline.
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance.
• Initiate and implement research projects.
• Apply for research grants.
• Supervise postgraduate students studying towards obtaining a qualification.
• Act as coordinator, leader, and mentor.
• Publish research results in accredited journals.
• Commercialisation of research output.
• Explore fundraising opportunities for research and community projects.
• Work with the research office (including own team), as well as school and interdisciplinary teams to continually identify projects.
• Conduct regular evaluation of fundraising activities and complete reports.
• Establishment of an independent research programme that attracts independent national and/or international funding.
• Membership of professional bodies to keep abreast of new developments.
• Provide guidance and assistance on research matters.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.
• Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Monitor students’ progress, identify students at risk timeously and develop intervention strategies.
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, academic administration functions.
• Participate in departmental committees.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.
• Engage in current professional development activities e.g. acquire Doctoral qualification within stipulated time frame, ongoing development required by professional body.
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programme.
• Attend conferences, seminars, workshop, and present research papers.
• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in isiXhosa or related discipline with 70% minimum average.
  
• At least two (2) years of teaching or industry experience.
• Candidates with a master’s degree should register towards a PhD qualification in the field of isiXhosa/African Languages (isiXhosa as a specialization) within the first year of appointment.
  

• Teaching, administration of allocated modules.
• Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching
• Research and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching.
• The professional preparation of teaching media.
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
• Research and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• The upgrading of course content/ development of new courses and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the discipline.
• Student and peer evaluations of teaching performance.
• Initiate and implement research projects.
• Apply for research grants.
• Supervise postgraduate students studying towards obtaining a qualification.
• Act as coordinator, leader, and mentor.
• Publish research results in accredited journals.
• Commercialisation of research output.
• Explore fundraising opportunities for research and community projects.
• Work with the research office (including own team), as well as school and interdisciplinary teams to continually identify projects.
• Conduct regular evaluation of fundraising activities and complete reports.
• Establishment of an independent research programme that attracts independent national and/or international funding.
• Membership of professional bodies to keep abreast of new developments.
• Provide guidance and assistance on research matters.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum.
• Participate in curriculum review to ensure alignment with sector/discipline norms and requirements.
• Monitor students’ progress, identify students at risk timeously and develop intervention strategies.
• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, academic administration functions.
• Participate in departmental committees.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.
• Engage in current professional development activities e.g. acquire Doctoral qualification within stipulated time frame, ongoing development required by professional body.
• Set annual objectives pertaining to academic programme.
• Attend conferences, seminars, workshop, and present research papers.
• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.