Lecturer Position in African Languages

16 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Wits University Full time
Job Title: Lecturer (AC.08.4)

Job Summary:

The Department of African Languages at Wits University is seeking a qualified Lecturer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in formal and computational linguistics, as well as supervising postgraduate student research in indigenous languages of South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Supervise postgraduate student research in one or more indigenous languages of South Africa
  • Conduct research and publish in the field of African linguistics
  • Carry out administrative duties in the department/school and take part in the intellectual and public life of the university
  • Participate in curriculum transformation activities

Requirements:

  • Experience in teaching formal and/or computational linguistics
  • Ability to teach isiZulu and/or Sesotho second language (L2) acquisition courses
  • A PhD in any area of formal and/or computational linguistics
  • Evidence of research ability, with 1-2 peer-reviewed publications
  • Home language proficiency in at least one of the following and fluency in at least another two (isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Siswati, Sepedi, Sesotho, XiTsonga, and TshiVenda)

What We Offer:

Wits University offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.



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