Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Department Linguistics and Language Practice (Job ID: 6134)

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Linguistics with a focus on the spoken and signed languages and linguistics of Southern Africa.
Supervise postgraduate students at Honours Masters and PhD level in one or more areas of linguistics.
Conduct research present findings and publish in the field of Linguistics with the spoken and signed languages and linguistics of Southern Africa as a focus area.
Carry out administrative work in the Department and at Faculty/University level and community service work.
Work to enhance the visibility of the Department at national and international level.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline (for a permanent appointment).
or
Masters degree on NQF Level 9 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline must be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
Proven record of teaching/lecturing at undergraduate and /or postgraduate level.
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer
PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline
Proven record of teaching/lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Proven experience in presentation of papers at national and/or international scholarly conferences.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters degree students.
A proven research record of relevant publications in national and /or international accredited journals; or other peer reviewed scholarly outputs.
Proven experience of service as an active member of a national and/or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at highereducation levels.

Recommendations:
A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline.
Expertise in teaching linguistics with reference to the spoken and/or signed languages of Southern Africa.
A strong record of accomplishment of research in the linguistics of African languages particularly African languages spoken and signed in Southern Africa.
Specialisation in one or more of the following subfields of linguistics: computational linguistics historical linguistics language acquisition language contact language documentation morphology multilingualism phonology phonetics pragmatics semantics sociolinguistics or syntax.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and/or supervision in Linguistics.
Experience with corpora and/or experimental linguistic research.
Experience in teaching with electronic content management tools such as Blackboard.

Required competencies:
Results oriented.
The ability to set high standards establish tough goals and to work to achieve success.
The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
Strategic thinking.
The ability to focus on details work towards perfection and approach work in a neat and
organised manner.
The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Leading.
The ability to lead take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
The ability to be cooperative with others display a goodnatured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions
The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
A detailed curriculum vitae.
A cover letter.
Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
Copies of all academic records.
A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
A copy of your drivers license (if required).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible

Closing date:
31 May 2025

Salary:
The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact me at or email at or Additionally kindly contact / 9810 / 9813 / 9848 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

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The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.