Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Duties and responsibilities:
Design undergraduate and postgraduate courses and modules in English Literary and Cultural Studies across a range of periods, genres and theoretical approaches.
Administer and examine various courses in the fields of English Literary and Cultural Studies.
Teach across a range of modules/units using appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods and technology.
Advance own area of independent research in English Literary and Cultural Studies as appropriate to the work of the Department, ensuring a commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in research.
Participate in the Departmental and Faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the Department.
Publish peer reviewed research outputs in accordance with the requirements of the University of the Free State for the specific position.
Conduct administrative work related to teaching, research and institutional obligations.
Contribute to community engagement projects of the Department.
Take an active role in helping to accomplish the departments long-term vision.Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
A PhD in English Literature and/or Cultural Studies on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
or
Masters degree in English Literature and/or Cultural Studies on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in English Literature and/or Cultural Studies MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record.Senior Lecturer
PhD on NQF Level 10 in English Literature and/or Cultural Studies.
Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters degree students.
A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.
Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.Recommendations:
Lecturer:
A minimum of three (3) years experience in teaching English Literature and/or Cultural Studies at university level and in preparing study guides for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
A record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and Honours levels, and a promising record of research in any area of World Literatures in English, especially African Literatures and Cultures.
Organisational skills to coordinate modules with large student numbers.Senior Lecturer
A minimum of three (3) years experience in teaching English Literature and/or Cultural Studies at university level and in preparing study guides for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
A record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and Honours levels, and a promising record of research in any area of World Literatures in English, especially African Literatures and Cultures.
A record of excellence in postgraduate supervision at MA level.
Evidence of successful grant applications with competitive funding bodies such as the National Research Foundation (NRF).Required competencies:
Results oriented.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
- Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading.
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
Copies of all academic records (if required).
A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
A copy of your drivers license (if required).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).Assumption of duties:
01 July 2025Closing date:
2 April 2025Salary:
The salary is available on request.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 7659 or email at SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 / 9848 for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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