University of the Western Cape Professor / Associate Professor Language Education Jobs in South Africa
University of the Western Cape Professor / Associate Professor Language Education Jobs in South Africa
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.
The Language Education Department seeks to advance the Faculty of Education's commitment to research-driven service to the basic education (school) sector via the promotion of multilingual, dialogical and decolonising approaches to language teacher education.
The Department invites applications for the post of Professor / Associate Professor with expertise and experience in research and pedagogies on English language teaching and academic literacy development.
The successful candidate will be required to contribute to and strengthen the following academic activities:
Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in English language teaching and academic literacy
Conduct research and publish in English language teaching and academic literacy
Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
Provide academic leadership
Take a leadership role in curriculum development and assessment
Community engagement and outreach
Administration and serving on institutional committees
Engage in national and international networks
Provide leadership and mentoring to staff
Serve as Chairperson of the Language Education Department (for specified period/s.)
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate would meet the following minimum requirements:
For the level of Professor:
A PhD in Language Education or Literacy Studies or a cognate field.
Extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in the field of Language Education and Literacy.
A strong research and publications record (comprising peer reviewed and/or accredited journal articles, books or book
chapters in reputable publications).
A record of successful postgraduate supervision.
Evidence of expertise, national and international standing and networks in his/her discipline.
Proven leadership ability.
Experience in attracting grant funding.
For the level of Associate Professor:
A PhD in Language Education or Literacy Studies or a cognate field.
Extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in the field of Language Education and Literacy.
A strong research and publications record (comprising peer reviewed and/or accredited journal articles, books or book chapters in reputable publications).
A record of successful postgraduate supervision.
Evidence of expertise, national and international standing and networks in his/her discipline.
Proven leadership ability.
The following would be added advantages and/or recommendations for both P and AP level:
An NRF Rating is a strong recommendation
Proficiency in or ability to work with South African languages (particularly isiXhosa and Afrikaans)
Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Presentation and facilitation skills.
Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
Student focused approach.
Coaching and mentoring skills.
Planning and organising skills.
Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.
How to Apply
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