Senior Lecturer-Sesotho (V000151) (Re-advertisement)

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Teach Sesotho literature and linguistics modules at both undergraduate and honours level.
• Supervise M.A. and PhD students in Sesotho literature and linguistics.
• Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduates.
• Complete related administrative tasks, such as managing marks and monitoring student progress.
• Set and mark assessments.
• Hold office hours for consultations with students.
• Attend meetings with the subject group, teaching team, and/or module tutors.
• Moderate assessments internally.
• Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.

RESEARCH

• Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages by publishing in accredited journals.
• Present at national and international conferences.

SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS

• Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.
• Attend COPAL meetings on matters concerning the development of African Languages.
• Evaluate a reasonable number of MA and PhD candidates, as opportunities arise.
• Evaluate a reasonable number of articles from different journals, as opportunities arise.
• Present workshops to Sesotho teachers.

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

• Fulfil management tasks and duties in service of the university as they arise for example, subject chair responsibilities, serving on a Faculty Board or committee.
• Demonstrate good organisational and administrative skills.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Adhere to OHS protocols.
• Attend workshops of OHS

Minimum requirements

• A PhD NQF level 10 in Sesotho Linguistics OR Sesotho Literature or any related field.
• A minimum of three 3 years' experience in teaching at a tertiary institution in Sesotho literary or Sesotho linguistic studies or relevant industry experience i.e. Sesotho language practitioner or translation.
• Provide clear evidence of standing, recognition and publication outputs appropriate to the level of senior lecturer.
• Provide evidence of academic peer-reviewed publications in reputable and appropriate academic journals.
• Experience in post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution or post-doctoral experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

• Academic associations membership.
• Membership of relevant societies i.e. African language and/or literary/writers' societies.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills in Sesotho and English.
• Excellent computer literacy and skills including MS 365 suite, LMS.
• Development and delivery of online, face-to-face and/or blended teaching.
• Proven skills in teaching and research guidance.

Knowledge and understanding of the scholarship of academic research writing, including :

• Academic integrity and prevention of plagiarism as part of academic writing scholarship, context and environment.
• Consultant management.
• Staff and consultant training, development of training material.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Passionate about language teaching and learning.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with a variety of colleagues and students.
• Professional work ethic.
• Student support experience for example SI facilitation, tutoring, peer mentoring.
• Inquisitive nature, focus on detail and good analytical skills.

Apply by: 28 August 2026