- Eastern Cape
- Salary: R50 012.00 - R65 344.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Education
- Reference: 112577
Vacancy Details
Employer: Rhodes University
Readvertising: Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
The Department of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Rhodes University, invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.
The Requirements
Lecturer:
A PhD in Linguistics or Applied Language Studies is required. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis for examination will be considered (proof of examination is required).
Candidates must have expertise in linguistic approaches to Discourse Analysis. The ability to teach in the following areas will be an added advantage: Sociolinguistics, Corpus Linguistics, and/or Computational Linguistics.
The successful candidate must be willing to contribute to other modules in the department.
For the full minimum requirements for this position, please refer to the included role profile.
Application Process
The following documents are required:
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information, which should include at least their contact number and email address.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- A writing sample, e.g. a published journal article, book chapter of thesis that represents your best work (please add your writing sample to the additional documents section under - writing sample)
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.
Selection Process:
- At the interview stage, shortlisted candidates will be expected to give a short presentation.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 poses a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated, and all staff will be required to be fully vaccinated.
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note that all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion.
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