Lecturer Ngap

Job Type

Academic - Donor Funded

Closing Date

Job Requirements

**The nGAP Programme** provides a wonderful supporting environment for aspirant academics to complete their studies while developing teaching and learning, research, and innovation as well as community engagement skills.

**The following generic criteria are applicable**: Master's degree in Sign Language or in one of the African Languages (Tshivenda, Siswati, IsiNdebele, Tsonga, N.Sotho) or any other related field with an average percentage of at least 70. Interest in becoming an academic - Be 40 years or younger - Evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a Doctoral level - Willingness to commit to placement at the University of Venda for the full 6 years of the programme - Commit to registering for doctoral studies within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appointment and completion of doctoral degree in the relevant field of specialization during the first 3 years of employment as an nGAP Lecturer.

**Duties**: - Lecture students at undergraduate and postgraduate level - Initiate and be involved in community engagement initiatives - Curriculum and programme development - Setting and assessment of exam papers and assessing portfolio of evidence - Supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research
- Involvement in departmental research and publications
- Assist with administrative duties in the department and/or Faculty - Attendance of developmental workshops for teaching and learning
- Participation in tutoring and mentoring activities
- Participation in all components and activities of the nGAP programme for the duration of the contract