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Job Description
Introduction
Duties & Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Subject Group: Creative Writing in the NWU School of Languages on the Potchefstroom campus is looking for a candidate who can teach assess and research creative writing in English and at least one other underresourced South African language. Applicants should be conversant in English.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning.:
Undergraduate teaching and learning and postgraduate supervision in any of the creative genres (i.e. prose childrens literature drama and poetry) in English. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach or supervise creative writing in any other underresourced South African language. Applicants should be conversant in English.
2. Research and Creative Writing
Individual research and creative writing outputs in accredited platforms or journals. Peerreviewing research articles and scholarly book contributions. Cooperation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.
3. Management and University service:
Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university as they arise.
4. Community Engagement:
Assist in organising subject group and school community engagement projects.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Associate Professor:
PhD in Creative Writing OR Literary Studies in one of the underresourced South African languages which must include one or more of the following: isiZulu Setswana isiXhosa Sepedi Sesotho.
A minimum of 4 years experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing) or relevant industry experience (i.e. as published author experience in publishing or performing arts). Postgraduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and/or creative writing) or postdoctoral experience. CV to provide clear evidence of standing recognition and creative outputs appropriate to the level of associate professor.
Publications in accredited journals or creative works at a reputable publisher
Added Advantage:
Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or English literary/writers societies)
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Excellent communication skills in English and another underresourced South African language.
Excellent level of computer literacy experience of online teaching and learning.
Successful creative writing (published by mainstream publishers) preferably prose.
Proven teaching and research guidance skills.
Relevant research and/or creative outputs.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Excellent administrative and organising ability
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
Ability to selfmotivate and work independently
Good interpersonal skills
REMMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Adri Breed Email:
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw
Tel:
CLOSING DATE: 10 April 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
