Senior Lecturer
- Location
- Bellville, Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Postgraduate
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This document describes the role of a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Cape. The position requires significant contributions across teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, departmental administration, committee representation, and community engagement. **What you will do** * Teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in specified areas of need, and provide leadership and innovation in learning and teaching. * Leverage research standing to enhance the department's profile in relevant academic networks. * Supervise postgraduate students in the specified areas of need and mentor students. * Demonstrate involvement in programme coordination or departmental administration. * Represent the department on Faculty and/or institutional committees. * Provide evidence of meaningful, sustained involvement in community engagement initiatives, such as leading or co-leading service-learning, public sector partnerships, or policy-relevant projects, with clear integration of community engagement with academic expertise. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * PhD in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics, or related field. * 3 to 5 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. * Evidence of curriculum design or significant teaching innovation including the planning and delivery of undergraduate or postgraduate modules. Use of inclusive pedagogical practices informed by student and peer feedback. * Minimum of 4 accredited discipline-recognised research outputs, including creative or practice-based work where applicable. * Supervision to completion of at least 2 Master’s or 6 Honours students as main supervisor, or supervision equivalencies as determined by faculties. * Knowledge of developments in contemporary communication and media and ability to use relevant online learning management systems. * Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages, including Afrikaans. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an academic with a PhD in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics or a related field, possessing 3 to 5 years of teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They should have a proven track record of curriculum design and teaching innovation, evidenced by at least 4 accredited research outputs. Experience in supervising postgraduate students (Master's and Honours) is essential, as is knowledge of contemporary communication, media developments, and online learning management systems. Proficiency in or ability to work with African languages, including Afrikaans, is required. Candidates demonstrating involvement in departmental administration, committee representation, and sustained community engagement initiatives are sought. Additional advantages include an NRF rating, national/international academic standing, ability to attract grant funding, active engagement in broader academic/professional communities, and developing leadership roles within academia. **Deadline** 30/10/2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-lecturer-university-of-western-cape-3 Source: myjobmag
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Afrikaans
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