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Assoc. Prof./Senior Lecturer (English Methodology), Faculty of Education - Department of EducationEmployer Location City of Johannesburg (JHB), Gauteng (ZA) Closing date 9 Mar 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesAcademic Discipline , , , Job Type , Contract Type HoursSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (English Methodology) (Faculty of Education: Department of Education & Curriculum Studies) (Re-advert)Advert reference: uj_001848
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 9 March 2025Position SummaryIndustry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: SkilledIntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge. The University is guided by the vision of building An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".Job descriptionThe Department of Education and Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education requires an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer to teach English Methodology (English Language and Literacy Development and Literature).Responsibilities:

• Teaching methodology in the field of English studies for high school at the undergraduate level.
• Teaching English for Teachers as a core module in the undergraduate teacher education programme.
• Teaching Academic Language for Educators at undergraduate module.
• Teaching English language, literacy and literature at Honours level.
• Supervising student research at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level in English language, literacy and literature.
• Involvement in and management of research projects, including procuring research funding.
• Research in the field of English language, literacy and literature.
• Involvement in core activities of the department, such as academic administration, research, short-course development, evaluation of students during WIL, marketing, and community service projects.

Minimum requirementsAssociate Professor / Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD/ D.Ed Degree in Education with a focus on English studies/ educational linguistics
• A track record of good teaching abilities at tertiary level
• Accredited research output in Education.
• Experience with Masters and Doctoral supervision
• Experience with teaching English in the Senior and FET phase in high schools

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good planning and administration skills.
• Good coordination skills.
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner

Recommendations:

• Teaching experience in higher education (university) in this field
• A defined research trajectory that has resulted in good-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Successful supervision of Masters and PhD students
• Experience with teaching quantitative research methodology

Enquiries:Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Nazreen Dasoo on Tel: (011) 559 2045Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Glaudina Croukamp (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3467Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.xc2xa9 2015 - 2025 THE World Universities Insights Limited. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply -
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