Lecturer

at  University of the Western Cape

Post Number
8022073
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> English
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
11/8/2024

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree in English Literature.
• A strong foundation in Literatures in English.
• Demonstrable experience and strengths in teaching literary texts (including in large lecture contexts) - evidence of innovative teaching practice at UG level.
• A research and publication record commensurate with the level of a University Lecturer - (at least one publication in an accredited journal).

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (teaching effectively in large undergraduate lectures, smaller tutorial groups, and in postgraduate seminar contexts).
• Leading undergraduate workshops in academic writing and literary topics related to the main lecture series.
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Development of a research and publication profile.
• Active participation in departmental academic administration.
• Integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.