SUMMARY:
- Facilitate the teaching and learning processes, practices and research in the department especiall

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Afrikaans Section Studies, with a focus on professional communication modules in Afrikaans

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The key performance areas for this post are to:

• Facilitate the teaching and learning processes, practices and research in the department especially in the fields of teaching Afrikaans (non-mother tongue speakers) and Afrikaans for the profession.
• Use online blended learning tools in the fields of teaching and researching professional communication in Afrikaans
• Participate in engagement within the university and wider community.
• Potential to supervise postgraduate students (honours and /or MA).
• Develop local and globally relevant course and module content in collaboration with staff in the department and across faculties.
• Develop innovative assessment instruments.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publication in accredited journals.
• Perform administrative duties relevant to the portfolio.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core competencies for this post include:

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of professional communication in Afrikaans.
• Experience in facilitating learning in the fields of Afrikaans at undergraduate level.
• Experience in the use of embedding digital technology as tools within the fields of Afrikaans.
• Lecturing experience of at least one year in higher education at undergraduate level (as tutor or lecturer).
• Ability to contribute towards transformative curricula.
• Potential to conduct research.
• Excellent communication proficiency in Afrikaans (written and spoken).

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have:

• Honours degree in Afrikaans, but preferably a master’s degree in Afrikaans.
• Relevant professional registration serves as a strong recommendation.
• Knowledge of discipline specific requirements.
• Lecturing experience of at least one year in a tertiary institution at undergraduate level, as tutor or lecturer.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 07 March 2025.