Lecturer (nGAP) French Language & Literature
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Lecturer in French Language & Literature at the University of Cape Town, appointed under the nGAP (new Generation of Academics Programme). The nGAP programme aims to recruit new academics on either a 4-year or 6-year funded track, providing structured support for career development. Candidates appointed to the 4-year track, who already hold doctoral degrees, will have a reduced 50% workload in their first two years to focus on writing and building their academic careers, assuming full teaching workloads in years three and four. Candidates appointed to the 6-year track, who have completed their Masters or started their doctoral degrees, will receive a reduced 20% workload for three years to support their doctoral studies. Their workload will increase to 50% in year four, and they will assume full academic workload in years five and six. All successful candidates will initially contribute to teaching, developing, and expanding offerings in French Language and Literature. Depending on their track, they will also contribute to postgraduate supervision in areas within French Language and Literature and the broader French and Francophone Studies field, with the goal of enhancing research profiles and academic publishing opportunities. The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits, is R 974,126. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Teaching and convening French Language & Literature courses from beginners to advanced levels. * Active engagement in research and publication. * Participation in academic development initiatives, including mentorship and training opportunities. * Academic administration. * Active contribution to the Section’s research projects. * Active participation in the School’s research culture. * Assisting in teaching on, developing, and expanding the offerings in French Language and Literature. * Contributing to supervision at the post-graduate level tied to areas within French Language and Literature, as well as the larger French and Francophone Studies field (depending on the funded track). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Masters Grade Point Average (GPA) of 70% or more (non-negotiable nGAP requirement for all candidates). * Applicants must be 40 years or younger (nGAP condition). **For Applicants with an Awarded Masters Degree (6-year funded track):** * An awarded Masters Degree in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field. * Should enrol at any university for a PhD in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field, within three months of joining UCT. * Evidence of excellent academic writing and conceptual work. * Demonstrated high proficiency oral and written in French. **For Applicants with a PhD/Doctoral Degree (4-year funded track):** * A completed PhD degree in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field. * Experience in teaching and/or tutoring French language and literature at tertiary level. * A research strategy and publications commensurate with career stage. * Demonstrated high proficiency oral and written in French. **Additional Advantageous Qualities:** * Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team. * Administrative skills. * Experience or interest in interdisciplinary work. * Experience or interest in internationalisation e.g. study abroad programmes. * Experience in supervision of student research. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for aspiring academics in French Language & Literature who are committed to a career in academia and fit the specific criteria of the nGAP programme. Ideal candidates will be 40 years old or younger, possess a Master’s degree with a GPA of 70% or more, and demonstrate high proficiency in French (oral and written) and strong academic writing skills. Depending on their current academic qualification, candidates should either hold a completed PhD in French and Francophone literature (or related field) with teaching experience and a research profile, or have an awarded Master’s degree in French and Francophone literature (or related field) and be prepared to enrol in a PhD program within three months of joining UCT. Those with an interest in or experience with interdisciplinary work, internationalisation, administrative skills, and research supervision would be at an advantage. **Deadline** 8th November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/lecturer-ngap-french-language-literature-university-of-cape-town-2 Source: myjobmag
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