Lecturer: Department of English - Pretoria, South Africa - University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria

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Pretoria, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in English Literature;
The supervision of postgraduate students;
Research at an internationally competitive level, appropriate to the post level;
Academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
Participation in the Department's strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, community engagement and fundraising.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A doctorate in English or near completion of doctoral studies
A research record, appropriate to the post level at least one article in an accredited journal;
Evidence of some teaching experience at a tertiary level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

A commitment to teaching at all levels;
Recognition by peers and academic status as a specialist in the field, appropriate to the post level;
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

The following will be a strong recommendation:

Specialist knowledge of African Literature
Evidence of supervision experience and an ability to lead and mentor postgraduate students.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.