English Lecturer/Coordinator Opportunity

Job description

Stellenbosch University

Language Centre

Lecturer/coordinator (English)

(Ref. TS/162/0515)

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The Language Centre at Stellenbosch University offers a variety of academic and support services, particularly in the field of academic literacy and language development. We are looking for applications from highly motivated people to fill this position on a permanent full-time basis.

Duties:

• Teaching of Language and/or Academic Literacy courses, focusing on the development of academic reading and writing skills in various academic disciplines;
• developing curricula and materials for the above-mentioned areas;
• coordinating courses, including the organisation and management of staff and students;
• liaising with faculties and departments;
• researching the teaching and learning of languages and academic literacy.

Requirements:

• An appropriate Master’s degree;
• a minimum of three years’ teaching experience in the Higher Education environment, specifically in academic literacy and/or language development on undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• experience in curriculum development in academic literacy;
• excellent computer skills in MS Office, the internet and e-mail;
• excellent capacity for interpersonal relationships;
• ability to complete a variety of tasks efficiently under pressure;
• ability to work independently and to take initiative;
• willingness to present related workshops and short courses.

Recommendations:

• Proven research outputs;
• excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans;
• the ability to teach in both English and Afrikaans, although this position focuses on English;
• knowledge of the implementation of the institutional language policy;
• the ability to teach international students;
• interest in developing e-learning material.

Commencement of duties: July 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 12 June 2015    APPLY NOW