Senior Lecturer/lecture

Eastern Cape, Alice Campus

**The University of Fort Hare** is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.
**SENIOR LECTURER**

**Minimum requirements**:

- Doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics / English Language
- Basic theoretical knowledge of the field ((Honours Degree in Linguistics / English Language).
- 5 years teaching experience in a higher education environment, OR, 5 years postdoctoral experience in a higher education environment including undergraduate teaching.
- Evidence of scholarly publishing
- Experience of postgraduate supervision

**Added advantages**:

- NRF research rating.
- A qualification in higher education teaching and learning or progress towards such a qualification or a module in assessment and moderation of student learning.
- Evidence of appropriate community engagements.
- Ability to conduct online teaching and assessments.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Teach across broad areas of Applied Linguistics / English Language at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Mentor junior members of staff and postgraduate students (responsibility for a senior lecturer)
- Develop and innovate teaching methods and curricula
- Participate in appropriate community engagement projects identified by the department, the faculty and the University
- Produce scholarly publications in the field of Applied Linguistics / English Language
- Participate and contribute to departmental, faculty and University administrative committees and responsibilities

**LECTURER**:
**Minimum Requirements**:

- Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics / English Language
- 2 years’ experience in the academic environment

**Additional requirements**:

- PhD or registration towards a PhD in Applied Linguistics / English Language

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Teach across broad areas of Applied Linguistics / English Language at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Develop and innovate teaching methods and curricula
- Participate in appropriate community engagement projects identified by the department, the faculty and the University
- Produce scholarly publications in the field of Applied Linguistics / English Language
- Participate and contribute to departmental, faculty and University administrative committees and responsibilities

**Closing Date: 6 March 2023**

**To apply**: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

- No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.

**Note**:
**_Queries can be directed to Ms S. Sigodi on _**
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**_043 704 7190_**

**The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.**

**University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.**
- For more information please contact:

- Siyamthanda Sigodi