Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in English - Pretoria - University of Pretoria

Description

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in English (One post)

The University of Pretoria's Department of English invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum within the broad teaching area of English Literature at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Conduct research at an internationally competitive level, appropriate to the post level;
• Perform academic administration and other duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department's strategic initiatives related to teaching, research, community engagement, and fundraising.
  

Requirements

• A doctorate in English Literature or near completion of doctoral studies (details to be provided).
• A research record, appropriate to the post level; Lecturer level: at least one article in an accredited journal; Senior Lecturer level: 5-8 publications in accredited journals.
• Evidence of teaching experience at a tertiary level.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of Literatures of the Global South (with a particular emphasis on Southeast Asian or South American Literature), Children's Literature, and/or Digital Literature.
• For Senior Lecturer level: Evidence of supervision experience and an ability to lead and mentor postgraduate students.
  

What We Offer

• An annual remuneration package 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.
  

How to Apply

• Applicants are requested to provide the following documentation in support of their application:
• A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae, Covering letter;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Teaching portfolio, Research Publication record;
• A brief self-evaluation by the candidate, the candidate's envisioned contribution to the Department;
  

Additional Information

• The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
• In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups.