Junior Lecturer: Academic Literacy (M000720) at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The candidate appointed to this position will be responsible for the teaching of modules in Academic Literacy at the undergraduate level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Take responsibility for a full teaching load for ALDE111 and 122 (and carry out related duties, i.e. Marking, guided development of assessments and learning materials).
• Keep class discipline and adhere to all the requirements for the administration of ALDE111 and 122 as required by the NWU rules and policy.

Research:

• Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.

Academic Leadership and Administration:

• Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as the arise.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.

Community Engagement:

• Involvement in community service projects.

Occupational Health and Safety:

• Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

Minimum requirements

• An honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in English/ Linguistics/ Applied Linguistics/ related field.
• A minimum of one (1) years’ lecturing /tutoring/ teaching experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year LMS experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Fundamental knowledge of key issues in Academic Literacy.
• Excellent English language and communication skills.
• Excellent level of computer literacy and LMS development.
• Computer skills, including MS Office, internet and e-mail.
• Knowledge of new and innovative teaching methods: E-learning, multimedia and classroom practice.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional work ethic.
• Student support experience (for example, SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring).
• Ability and willingness to work with a variety of colleagues and students.
• Passionate about language teaching and learning.