LECTURER: LINGUISTICS/APPLIED LINGUISTICS

LINGUISTICS DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

The Department of Linguistics has a vacancy for a suitably qualified candidate for the post of lecturer in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics. The Department has strengths in the areas of multilingualism, sociolinguistics, systemic functional linguistics, formal/theoretical linguistics, forensic linguistics, communication, (critical) media studies, social semiotics and multimodality, literacy and critical discourse analysis. The Department seeks to appoint an individual with relevant experience to teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Communication and/or Media Studies as well as in a selection of other focus areas within the Department. In addition, the candidate is expected to supervise postgraduate students’ research and contribute to research both in established and emerging areas of the Department’s interests.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in linguistics, communication and/or media studies as well as in a selection of the above-mentioned areas, and provide leadership and innovation in learning and teaching.
• Leverage their research to enhance the profile of the Department in relevant academic networks.
• Supervise postgraduate students in linguistics, communication and/or media studies and in a selection of the above-mentioned areas in addition to mentoring students.
• Serve on a range of committees and contribute to some administrative duties at departmental level e.g. co-ordination of module or act as a departmental representative on faculty committees.
• Establish and maintain community outreach activities in accordance with their speciality, and consistent with the University's Institutional Operating Plan.

• Master’s degree in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in, among others, Communication and/or Media Studies.
• 1 Publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised output, commensurate with the position of Lecturer in a research-led institution.
• Experience in both face-to-face and online teaching as well as how to design teaching and learning material to cater for both modes at university level; and learning material to cater to both modes at university level.
• Knowledge of developments in contemporary communication and media and mediatised platforms.

Recommendations : 

• PhD (or enrolled for a PhD) in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/African Languages.
• Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages (this includes Afrikaans). 
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of linguistics, communication and/or critical media studies. 

Key competencies:

• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
• Student-focused approach.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
• Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership