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:
Teaching and Learning
• Teach an academic literacy module on the QQ campus (including online and/or blended learning format).
• Design appropriate formative and summative assessments within the Academic Literacy Programme/module.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback to students.
• Design learning and teaching materials for use by facilitators within the Academic Literacy Programme.
• Ensure the continuous curriculum development of the academic literacy module.
• Use various communication platforms to communicate with students and facilitators.
• Manage the implementation and student support of the M-Reader and iCAN extensive reading programmes for own cohort.
• Present academic writing workshops and consultations for students and consultation sessions in the writing centre (online and /or face-to-face).
• Coordinate and ensure quality within the Academic Literacy Programme through facilitator evaluation and moderation, as well as student module evaluation.
Research
• Conduct research into students’ academic literacy needs based on the Qwaqwa campus context.
• Research and analyse global trends in the field of academic literacies as they relate to key strategic imperatives.
• Produce 1 (one) research output per year in the form of a conference paper and/or article publication
• Create and nurture a culture of inquiry, research and evidence-based practice within the ALLD
Leadership and Administration
• Coordinate academic literacy modules (including online and/or blended learning format).
• Coordinate day-to-day administrative activities/operations of the Academic Literacy course.
• Providing strategic advice to the ALLD head and CTL QQ head to help enhance the programme.
• Monitor student performance in literacy modules and intervene as needed in collaboration with
ALLD staff.
• Oversee all administration related to the academic literacy modules, including (but not limited to) class attendance and student marks.
• Coordinate and manage academic facilitators within the Academic Literacy Programme (including meetings, performance management etc.)
• Manage class allocations and student groups (on a continuous basis).
• Co-plan, coordinate and compile facilitator training content, material and guidelines with the ALLD QQ head or Bfn coordinators.
• Organise and present training to assist facilitators in the academic literacy module on a continuous basis.
• Ensure the development and identify support needed by facilitators and provide guidance and mentorship to facilitators.
• Monitor the quality of appointments in academic literacy modules and intervene where necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective interaction between faculties and the ALLD QQ.
• Collaborate with faculty staff on a continuous basis to ensure alignment between the needs of the relevant faculties and the academic literacy modules.
• Collaborate with faculty staff on a continuous basis to help orientate academic staff to their students’ academic literacies needs and how they can help their students develop disciplinary academic literacies through their disciplinary content.
• Assist with the development of mentorship initiatives in the ALLD.
• Provide leadership regarding structural/curriculum/assessment renewal on the relevant academic literacy course on a continuous basis.
Engaged Scholarship
• Use academic, scholarly and/or professional expertise in the field of academic literacy to engage with external and non-academic constituencies to generate new knowledge integration, to apply
• Knowledge to other contexts or to disseminate knowledge.
• Regularly participate in events hosted and organised by communities within and outside the UFS.
• Demonstrate commitment to addressing students’ broader learning and teaching needs and interests.
• Actively engage as a member of a professional body linked to the work of the ALLD.
Inherent Job Requirements:
• A PhD in English, Applied Linguistics, Education or a related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
OR
• A Master’s degree in English, Applied Linguistics, Education or a related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD in English, Applied Linguistics, Education or a related discipline on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Proven evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach).
• A minimum of three years’ experience in the field of academic literacy OR English language in the higher education sector.
Recommendations:
• Proven coordination of teaching and learning activities in Higher Education
• Proven experience in curriculum design, materials writing and assessment of student learning
• Experience in consulting in a university writing centre.
• Experience in desktop and field research.
• Qualification in TEFL, TESOL or related course.
• Experience in the use of Learning Management Systems e.g. Blackboard / Moodle / Sakai / Canvas.
• Willing to enroll for a relevant PhD degree at the first available opportunity, if not already attained by the time of the appointment.
Key Competencies Required:
• Results oriented:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic thinking:
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Business Acumen:
- Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Requested documents
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (if required).
• A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if required).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).
Assumption of duties:
01 July 2025
Closing date:
30 May 2025
Salary:
The salary is available on request.
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 .
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813 / 2979 / 7659 / 9848 / 9814 for assistance.
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 : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf
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 University reserves the right not to fill the post. 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.
The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.