Ngap Lecturer: Speech Language Pathology

**Eastern Cape**, Eastern Cape**

**(Market related)**

** Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare’s spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.**

**Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa’s most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province’s natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.**

**Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?**
**Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University’s ongoing renewal.**

**FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES**

**POSITION: NGAP LECTURER-SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (P8)**

**CONTRACT: PERMANENT**

**UFH Advert Reference No.: 6986**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
To support the strategy of renewal, the University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint a dynamic, decisive, and role model for the position of a New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) Lecturer in Speech Language Pathology in the Department of Natural and Rehabilitative Sciences. The primary responsibilities of the nGAP Lecturer are to strengthen teaching and learning, as well as capacitation of the Speech Language Pathology Department.

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**:

- Teaching
- Research
- Social Engagement

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/ECI/ AAC with an **average of 70%**(coursework and/or dissertation)
- Professional registration with the HPCSA as a speech therapist
- At least one year of experience in higher education or undergraduate teaching or clinical supervision experience in Speech Language Pathology

**Added Advantages**
- Research publications or successful supervision or successful research grant funding
- Registered for a Doctoral Degree
- Qualifications/courses in higher education teaching and learning

**Competencies**:

- Independence and evidence of academic standing in a field of specialization
- Research and Innovation
- Computer Competency in the Microsoft bouquet, use of ICT in the higher education context
- An ability to lecture or at least must have shared professional specific knowledge in a group of people, large and smaller postgraduate classes.
- Effective communication skills and public speaking experience.
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
- Teamwork and Collaborative Working
- Academic Standards Formulation and Compliance
- Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration

**To be eligible for selection for an nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria**:

- Show an interest in becoming an academic
- Be 40 years or younger
- Show evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a doctoral level
- Be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme
- Be willing to register for a PhD in 2026

**REMUNERATION**

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the experience and qualifications, will be offered.

**ENQUIRIES**:
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.

**Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached**:

- **Detailed Curriculum Vitae,**
- **A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,**
- **Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,**

**CLOSING DATE: 16 November 2025**
- 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._