LECTURER NGAP

University of the Western Cape

Bellville, Cape Town
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

Title of PositionLECTURER NGAPPost NumberNG20Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Afrikaans / NederlandsType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date26/5/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasNEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME” (NGAP)
DEPARTMENT OF AFRIKAANS & NEDERLANDS
LECTURERAlert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is implementing the ninth phase of the 'New Generation of Academics Programme' (nGAP) of the 'Staffing South African Universities' Framework. nGAP involves the recruitment of new academics who display significant potential for scholarship in teaching and research. The programme consists of a 6-year development programme, including short courses on research and teaching development. As a permanently appointed Academic, employment will commence with a reduced teaching load. The workload will increase to a full load within the 6-year period with a spread of responsibilities and levels. Applicable support will be provided by an appointed coach, mentor and all UWC structures and systems, while progress will be monitored to ensure successful completion of the nGAP. As this is a partnership between the Department and UWC, successful candidates will have to comply with the normal employment conditions of UWC, as well as the requirements of the Department.Responsibilities will include:

Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
Willingness to learn and use new teaching technologies, and work in an online environment;
Supervision of Honours research projects and co-supervision of MA theses;
Developing their own research and publications profile;
Contributing to departmental academic administration.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 70% for the Master's degree in Afrikaans Literature, or a closely related field;
Demonstrated experience in facilitating inspirational and transformative student learning experiences,
A research and/or creative publications record commensurate with what would be expected of a Lecturer.

Added advantages include:

The ability to teach modules on Afrikaans Literature at undergraduate and postgraduate level and assist with supervision of postgraduate theses.
Expertise in Postcolonial, Feminist and Critical Race Theory.
Supporting the expansion of the department's research niche areas in Black Afrikaans writing and Afrikaans language varieties by organising seminars and publications.

Additional requirements for all positions include:

Communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Planning and organising skills

The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD upon acceptance of the offer as completing a PhD is a key deliverable to successfully completing the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master's Degree.For further information about the position (but not applications), please contact Dr Donovan Lawrence via email at dlawrence@uwc.ac.za.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 and the 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.zaDISCLAIMER: 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 University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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