Lecturer (nGAP) French Language & Literature
University of Cape Town · Cape Town, Western Cape
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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN AWARDED MASTERS DEGREE 6-YEAR FUNDED TRACK
- A Masters Grade Point Average GPA of 70% or more.
- An awarded Masters Degree in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field.
- Should enrol at any university for a PhD in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field, within three months of joining UCT.
- Evidence of excellent academic writing and conceptual work.
- Demonstrated high proficiency oral and written in French.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH A PHD/DOCTORAL DEGREE 4-YEAR FUNDED TRACK
- A Masters Grade Point Average GPA of 70% or more.
- A completed PhD degree in French and Francophone literature, or a closely related field.
- Experience in teaching and/or tutoring French language and literature at tertiary level.
- A research strategy and publications commensurate with career stage.
- Demonstrated high proficiency oral and written in French.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS QUALITIES
- Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
- Administrative skills.
- Experience or interest in interdisciplinary work.
- Experience or interest in internationalisation e.g. study abroad programmes
- Experience in supervision of student research.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Teaching and convening French Language & Literature from beginners to advanced levels.
- Active engagement in research and publication.
- Participation in academic development initiatives, including mentorship and training opportunities.
- Academic administration.
- Active contribution to the Section's research projects.
- Active participation in the School's research culture.
To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site www.jobs.uct.ac.za to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.
Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:
- A letter of motivation that speaks to the requirements of the role.
- Curriculum Vitae CV.
- Master's thesis Applicants for the four-year stream must also include their PhD.
- Copies of relevant academic transcripts
- Copy of your ID.
- The names of three referees, including their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number.
Closing date: 16th September 2026