"Lecturer: nGAP"

Lecturer: nGAP - (2229)

Title of Position

Lecturer: nGAP

Post Number

956A

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> African Language Studies

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

8/3/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES‘NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS’ PROGRAMME’ (nGAP) AFRICAN LANGUAGE STUDIES DEPARTMENTLECTURER

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans in our multilingual society. We wish to appoint a lecturer in the Department of African Language Studies who will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research in African languages, as well as to overall student development.

The African Languages Studies Department is one of the twelve departments in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape. It is a department that has well-established strengths in linguistics, literary studies, cultural studies, translation studies, creative writing, sociolinguistics, forensic linguistics, media and performance studies. The Department of African Language Studies specialises in the teaching of theoretical linguistics, applied language studies, forensic linguistics and sociolinguistics as well as literature written in African languages. The Department offers courses from the first year through to the doctoral level. The emphasis is on both teaching mother tongue African languages, particularly the isiNguni languages from a comparative point of view (isiXhosa, isiZulu, SiSwati and isiNdebele), as well as on second-language isiXhosa acquisition.

The successful candidate will have a strongly developed sense of collegiality and an ability to work as member of a team. They will contribute to teaching, research and supervision in the African Language Department’s existing areas of strength. In their covering letter, candidates will be expected to identify their own teaching and research interests that speak to the current profile and future development of the department.

Responsibilities will include:

• Knowledge of contemporary linguistic theories in at least three of the following areas: syntax, morphology, semantics and phonology as well as applied language studies.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in IsiXhosa and isiNguni Studies.
• Supervise postgraduate students at honours and Masters level.
• Teach first and second language speakers; and conduct scholarly research.
• Academic Administration & Institutional Leadership (Academic duties at departmental level e.g., module/course co-ordination) and participation in departmental and faculty committees.
• Contribute to community engagement (Community engagement in a related field would be a recommendation).

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 70% for the Master’s degree in the field of IsiXhosa or IsiNguni comparative studies.
• Evidence of innovative teaching practice at undergraduate level.
• Experience in curriculum development and innovation.
• At least one (1) Publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised output.
• Evidence of successful Honours and Master’s supervision.

Competencies include:

• Communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organising skills.

Additional requirements for all positions include:

The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD upon acceptance of the offer as completing a PhD is key deliverable to successfully completing the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master’s Degree.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.