Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.

According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.

The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

APPLICATIONS ARE IN THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH THE DUT WEBSITE AND LINKEDIN.

DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION

(ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION)

POST: 1444

Lecturer

• A Master’s qualification in English/Communication Science/ Linguistics or Applied Communication or Education specialising in English Language or Literature or a related discipline. A candidate with a doctorate degree will be given preference.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level or 3 years’ experience in the relevant professional field.

Additional Recommendations

• The ability to use a wide range of computer applications.
• Experience in the use of innovative teaching and learning technologies, including online teaching
• Evidence of a research track record.

Summary of duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach and examine in the Programme English and Communication and some General Education modules as required.
• Develop materials, including for online learning.
• Contribute towards the Programme’s research plan.
• Contribute towards the Programme’s curriculum development project.
• Participate in agreed departmental/faculty projects or committees.
• Undertake duties as assigned by the Programme Co-ordinator/HoD.

Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Good research skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong team orientation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Administration and management skills.
• Continuous learning perspective.
• Strong learner focus.
• Professional/technical knowledge and skills.

Contact Person: Ms Geraldene Govindasamy

Email Address:      govindag@dut.ac.za

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering letter.
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted, and incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Kindly note:

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.  Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.