Associate Professor/Professor (isiZulu)

University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria · Gauteng

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in linguistics and literature in isiZulu;
Supervise Master's and Doctoral students;
Participate in curriculum development and redesign of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and programmes as required;
Conduct and present research at local and international conferences;
Publish articles in accredited and preferably high-impact journals;
Conduct academic administration and other duties, as determined by the Head of Department;
Participate in the Department's strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
Participate in academic citizenship e.g., peer reviewing, moderation, and external examination;
Provide academic leadership and mentoring; and
Participate in generating third-stream income for the department.

A doctoral degree in African languages, specializing in isiZulu;
Seven to ten years teaching experience undergraduate and postgraduate level appropriate to the appointed position;
Evidence of extensive supervision to completion of Master's and Doctoral students;
A proven record of research and publication outputs in a relevant field of specialisation, e.g., isiZulu literature or linguistics, appropriate to the post level;
International recognition as an expert in the discipline;
Evidence of successful curriculum design, implementation, and transformation

Ability to function in a dynamic multilingual, multicultural environment;
Language and communication skills appropriate to the academic environment;
Appropriate computer skills e.g., expertise in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications as well as online learning management systems.

An NRF rating is strongly recommended.