Lecturer: Institute for the Study of English in Africa
The Institute for the Study of English in Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University levels.
The Requirements
A Master's Degree in Education with a specialisation in English Literature Teaching. A PhD or progress towards a PhD would be an advantage.
At least three years of Senior and FET Phase teaching or teacher education experience.
Ability to teach English Literature and support in-service teachers in schools and districts.
Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the Job Profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact ******.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2024.
The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum (Lecturer): Cost to Company Approximately (annual): R 337 000.00
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
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Closing Date: 15 November 2024
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
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